257 Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

Awards to Canada early-career researchers for outstanding work in conducting cerebrovascular or cardiovascular research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funds offer salary support for qualifying applicants, who must have ...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA young writer to recognize outstanding works of fiction. The prize will recognize a novel, a collection of short stories, or a graphic novel authored by a writer aged 35 or younger. The purpose of the award is to foster the careers of youn...

Awards of $250 to Virginia elementary and secondary school teachers to recognize excellence in conservation education. The awards are intended to acknowledge projects that demonstrate originality, scope, and concern in incorporating the conservation and protection...

Award to an Idaho individual for exceptional contributions to the tourism industry. The award will honor a nominated individual who has significantly contributed to the development, management, and conservation of the state's recreation resources or to the managem...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to ap...

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grass...

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $40,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be ...

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

Awards to Indiana individuals to recognize outstanding service to the state’s tourism industry. Nominations are invited on behalf of deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and outstanding community service; a commitment to tourism: or a high level of s...

Awards to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for excellence in community service and addressing local needs. Applicants must create a nonprofit profile prior to applying. The awards are intended to offer charitable organizations a chance to tell ...

Award to a Pennsylvania or New York individual in eligible locations for outstanding dedication, service, and contribution to the local community. The monetary award will be given as a grant to a nonprofit of the recipient's choice. Award applicants must be locate...

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, an...

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

Prize of $3,000 to a Canada visual artist living with a disability. Funding is intended to support an artist with a physical, acquired, or developmental disability. Artists may be nominated for the award or self-nominate, and must be 18 years old or older. In addi...

Award to a Texas PreK-12 teacher to recognize exceptional efforts to enhance the agricultural literacy of students. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to educate children on the importance of agriculture. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs a...

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

Awards to Massachusetts visual artists in eligible locations to recognize outstanding work in contemporary art. In addition to funding, successful awardees will receive networking opportunities, publicity on the funding source's website, and the opportunity to for...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear tim...

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical information and ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continual basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concepts of mathematics through ...

Award of $10,000 to a Montana individual affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or tribal government for contributions to behavioral health and healthcare. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has demonstrated outsta...

Awards of $5,000 to Canada rising artists for excellence in digital media. Submissions will be judged based on originality, concept, aesthetics, technique, and relevance. Artwork must have been completed within five years of the submission deadline date. The purpo...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories for research related to scleroderma. Applicants may be early-career or experienced researchers. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to further research...

Prize of $1,000 to a Virginia poet in recognition of outstanding works of poetry. The recipient of the award must be a poet born or living in Virginia or a past long-term resident. One submission will be selected to receive the prize and will be published in the o...

Award of $1,000 to a USA poet for an original book-length poetry manuscript that has been translated from Spanish to English. The winning manuscript may address any topic and be composed in any style. The purpose of the award is to highlight and support Latinx and...

Awards of $3,000 to New York individual artists in eligible counties to encourage professional growth and stability. Artists in all disciplines may apply, including but not limited to traditional, visual, written, performing, digital, and experimental mediums. Eli...

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of public folklore. Award criteria include public engagement, community impact, quality of scholarship, publications, artistry, and impact on the disciplin...

Awards to USA authors and illustrators of children's books to recognize outstanding contributions to nonfiction literature for children. Nominated books must be original works intended to interpret factual and documentable material for children. Winning books will...

Awards to Texas local and regional artists for creative masterpieces. The display fosters a close, immersive experience that draws viewers in to examine subtle details and recognize the distinct character that makes each artwork exceptional. Awards are granted for...

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public and private school teachers and college professors in eligible regions to recognize excellence in education. Awardees will receive an award and a frameable certificate. They will also be featured in a recognition press r...

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

Award to a Washington individual or organization to honor outstanding community service in eligible locations. The award is intended to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of a resident or organization that deserves community recognition. Applicants must be locate...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International junior faculty member to conduct a surgical research project. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct expenses related to the research project. The purpose ...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career junior faculty member to recognize excellence in fostering diversity in the field of academic surgery. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct ...

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International full-time faculty member to conduct a research project related to surgical palliative care. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for clinical or basic science resea...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The...

Award of $300 and in-kind support to a Maine PK-12 school teacher to recognize outstanding contributions. Funding is intended for teachers who have successfully integrated agricultural concepts in elementary and secondary school classrooms. Nominations and applica...

Award of $5,000 to a USA sculptor to recognize excellence in sculptural abilities. Applications are welcome from individuals who have created nature-inspired works that include sculptures in the round and in bas-relief. Funding is intended for applicants with matu...

Award to a Michigan teacher to recognize exceptional contributions to education. The selected candidate will have access to professional development programs and will become a candidate for a national teaching award. This award program provides an opportunity for...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology and/or oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and res...

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology or oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to p...

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produc...

Awards to Colorado individuals and businesses in eligible locations to recognize outstanding charitable support and volunteerism within the community. Awards are intended to honor residents who have shown commitment through financial support, dedication, leadershi...

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from s...

Award of $1,000 to an Iowa youth in recognition of a charitable initiative to enhance the local quality of life or address a local need in eligible locations. Award funds will be used as a contribution to the recipient's choice of local charitable cause or charity...

Awards to Israel and International young scientists to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of skin disease. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, and materials necessary for conducting and completing dermatological research. The awards are inte...

Awards to North Carolina educators to acknowledge exceptional track records in teaching STEM subjects. The awards are intended to honor exemplary science and math educators in public elementary and high schools. The program offers schools and school districts the ...