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The Community Foundation Awards started in 2014, as an addition to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting. This event honors individuals, organizations and businesses dedicated to improving their community with their time, talent, and treasure. In our community, philanthropy is the catalyst for a stronger and more compassionate environment, knitting together threads of generosity and altruism that uplift and empower each individual.

Community Foundation Awards

These awards honor our community members who provide their time, talent, and treasure to enhance our community’s well-being.

  • Rising Star Volunteer
  • Distinguished Volunteer
  • Civic Philanthropy
  • Business Philanthropy
  • Nonprofit Leadership Award

GMCF Awards

These awards recognize individuals directly associated with GMCF, driving impactful initiatives and shaping the future of our community.

  • Young Trustee of the Year
  • Trustee Volunteer of the Year
  • Professional Advisor of the Year
  • Philanthropist of the Year
  • Youth Volunteer of the Year
  • Lifetime Contribution

Cornerston Awards

At the 2024 Community Foundation Awards, the Cornerstone Awards were introduced as a tribute to the 25-year journey of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, recognizing 25 individuals whose dedication has been instrumental in its transformative impact on the community. These awards testify to their enduring legacy and tireless efforts in building a stronger Manhattan.

  • Vision - those who saw the potential of what a community foundation could do for Manhattan

  • Influence - those who played an integral role in launching GMCF to success

  • Catalyst - those who inspire and drive transformative processes around them for GMCF’s benefit

  • Impact - those who had a strong impact in making GMCF successful

  • Legacy - those whose commitment to GMCF will be long-lasting and memorable

View the Cornerstone Awardees

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