Campus Pride Shane Windmeyer Campus Pride is proud to call Charlotte home and is the only national LGBTQ youth organization based in the South. Founded in 2001, Campus Pride believes strongly in investing in its local community — building the next generation of leaders and shaping LGBTQ youth advocacy efforts with a social justice lens.
Arts For Life Rachel Zink Arts For Life is dedicated to supporting people facing serious illnesses and disabilities. By providing educational art programs, Arts For Life enriches patients’ lives, nurtures their minds and spirits, and encourages positive healthcare experiences for children and their families.
People’s Choice Grand Prize Winner ($20,000)
Second Place Winner ($12,500)
Third Place Winner ($7,500)
Coaches’ Award Winner ($5,000)
Priceless Misc Award Winner ($10,000 in-kind)
Teaching Fellows Institute Barbara Caldwell Teaching Fellows Institute recognizes and honors the Charlotte area’s outstanding teachers and provides opportunities that further develop their leadership and professional expertise in order to promote retention of these effective educators.
Right Moves for Youth Tayuanee Dewberry Right Moves for Youth is a school-based initiative providing supportive programming for adolescent students throughout Mecklenburg County. We utilize peer and adult mentoring, life skills facilitation, and leadership development to unlock potential and help young people navigate the challenges that threaten their ability to learn and thrive.
Institute for Philanthropic Leadership Chris McLeod The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership provides educational programs for nonprofit leaders and board members to learn more about how to inspire and cultivate leadership gifts from individual donors
Green Teacher Network Charlotte Beth Mack Green Teacher Network Charlotte advances health, sustainability, and academic achievement through school gardens. We connect our network of over 1200 educators with our 25 resource partners to provide training and resources that empower educators to get today’s youth outside and engaged in their future!
Girl Talk Foundation Janine Davis Girl Talk Foundation empowers girls (ages 13-16) to find their voices and become the successes they are destined to be by creating safe spaces for socio-emotional dialogue and development.
