Undertaking the Award has been a boon to individuals, their communities, and helped young people in this period of COVID. As one Bronze participant, Manny shared, “Anyone involved with the youth community has noted there is a problem with motivation. No one has motivation. It has been easy to click snooze and miss advisory period, a class, or school. The Award fills that void of motivation, so you actually have accountability for what you are doing. There is a reason to get up and go to class or do your activities.” The Award spurs development of a leadership mindset. It augments activities already underway and inspires new. The Award is a credential helpful to all undertaking its rigors, especially those from disinvested communities and marginalized groups. And in this year of continued challenge, the Award is global building connections and forging bonds to raise up voices from this next generation.
Long term implications from the past year-and-a-half remain to be seen. So far, young people are among those experiencing the greatest impact. It has never been more important to invest in our young people; to help ensure they are ready to face the challenging and changing times ahead. The pandemic has had devastating effects on education, mental health, personal development and career prospects for young Americans. Surveys conducted a year into the pandemic have shown that the Award is the right resource to help young people thrive.
Award provided relief during COVID*
Award helped them develop personally
during the last year*
Award assisted them with health and fitness**
Award improved mental health and well-being*
Award helped them build more interest in politics**
Award helped them enjoy outdoor
and environmental activities**
Long term implications from the past year-and-a-half remain to be seen. So far, young people are among those experiencing the greatest impact. It has never been more important to invest in our young people; to help ensure they are ready to face the challenging and changing times ahead. The pandemic has had devastating effects on education, mental health, personal development and career prospects for young Americans. Surveys conducted a year into the pandemic have shown that the Award is the right resource to help young people thrive.
Award provided relief during COVID*
Award helped them develop personally during the last year*
Award assisted them with health and fitness**
Award improved mental health and well-being*
Award helped them build more interest in politics**
Award helped them enjoy outdoor and environmental activities**
As an advocate globally for young people’s well being, employability, leadership skills, and connection to community, the Award co-led the Global Youth Mobilization in 2021 as a member of the Big Six, the six biggest
youth agencies worldwide. This movement of young people taking action to improve their lives now and in a post-COVID world aims to address the negative impact the pandemic had on young people. Early accomplishments included direct to young people grants, a global summit, and a UN Unlock Declaration focused on prioritizing the needs and input of the next and future generations within the international system. Also new in 2021 was our Spotlight series launched with the International Award Foundation creating youth led thought leadership spaces for global discussions on topics concerning this generation: climate action, mental health, equity in access to the out of doors, and employment.
Award USA is powered by adult mentors and young people in the United States of America. As a Chicago Headquartered 501(c)3 organization which empowers young Americans, Award USA is sustained by American individuals, foundations and corporations, working towards building tomorrow’s inclusive leaders.
Give back to communities.
Get active.
Develop transferable skills.
Experience adventure and learn to lead.
Broaden horizons, meeting others in a new environment.
The Award is a living legacy of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT who passed away in April at the age of 99. In June 2021, we marked what would have been his centenary with the launch of the Infinite Potential 100 campaign.
Partnering with like-minded organizations while expanding footprint with larger authorities and solutions for participants without centers.
Raising brand awareness and proving the Award in high schools, universities/colleges, employers, and through deployment of Award Alumni.
Offering convincing impact data, communicating the story effectively to diversify portfolio and expand support, and enhancing engagement opportunities.
Virtual Award Center with HUB
Gifts in 3 years exceed $150,00
CNA*
James Dicke II*
HUB International*
Gifts through end of life vehicles
Joan M. and Derek J. Benham
$25,000 - $99,999
Alexandra and Richard Gulliver*
Salesforce
$10,000 - $24,999
Hellman & Friedman
Legal and General*
Moet Hennessy
Muriel F. Siebert Foundation
Krista and Rich Pinola
$1,000 - $9,999
Josephine and Scott Adair
Kathleen and Charles Brophy
Nichelle Carr
Josh Chou
Marilyn and John Connelly
Daughters of the British Empire in the USA
Robert Deans
Kathleen and Jim DiBiasi
Richard Gregg*
Elizabeth Higgins-Beard and Gregory Beard
Pamela and James Hill
Hourglass Wine
Caroline and Kirk James
Kim and Elliot Katz Fund
Amber and Dan Kennelly
Ziv Lalich
Todd Macumber
Jessica Mezzacappa
Jessica Mezzacappa Family Fund
Ryan Ruskin and Michael Andrews
The David Minkin Foundation
Debbie and Andy Webster
Nichelle Carr, Chair; President, West City One Studios
Major David Clarke CVO; National Coordinator COVID-19 Immunization, Barbados Defense Force
John Danielson; Chairman and CEO, The Chartwell Hamilton Group
Paul Godinez; Partner, Bailey Duquette
Amber Kennelly, Secretary; Chief Human Resources Officer, Hub International
Benjamin Morris, Treasurer; Director of Finance, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation
Ryan Ruskin; President, The Ruskin Group
Kimberly Bourne Saccaro; Founder, BENEFACTUS
Elizabeth Higgins-Beard, CEO
Gregory Belton CVO CM, Founder; Executive Chairman, HUB International
James DiBiasi; President, 3D Communications
Dr. Michael Clarke; Management Consulting Director, Fijitsu Americas
Gary Davis, Founder; Chief Financial Officer, Translators without Borders
Richard Gulliver, Founding Chair; Vice Chairman, HUB International
Richard Pinola; Principal, Fortuna Capital
Anne Wallestad; President & CEO, BoardSource
Hon. Stephen Bridges LVO; UK and Ireland Director for US State of Indiana
David Hryck; Partner, Reed Smith
Kim Isaacs Katz; Principal, Bernstein
Wilma Mae Basta; Chief Executive, DRK BEAUTY
Ellie Manko Libby; Development Specialist
Daniel Singer; Founder and President, Filthy Foods
Debbie Webster; Philanthropist
$417,190
$148,500
$168,697
$36,150
$15,774
