2017 National Ceremony Yearbook by Multiplying Good

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Welcome

Welcome Throughout 45 years, the Jefferson Awards Foundation has celebrated 60,000 grassroots unsung heroes and trained over 20,000 young people to become service leaders in their own communities.

Welcome to the 45th annual Jefferson Awards National Ceremony! In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard joined forces to increase service in America through the power of celebration. We’ve been multiplying good ever since. Each year, the Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF) gathers national leaders and local unsung heroes in our nation’s capital to honor their outstanding public service – amplifying their work and inspiring others to act. Our National Ceremony is one of the most important ways we uphold our mission of powering others to have maximum impact on the things they care about most. Over the last 45 years, our Champions and Media Partners have honored over 60,000 unsung heroes with Jefferson Awards. In addition, we have trained over 20,000 young people to become service leaders in their own communities – putting them on the path to college and career success. This milestone comes at a unique moment in our nation’s history, and uniting together in service feels more important than ever before. Thank you for joining us at this year’s milestone celebration.

Jack Russi Chairman, Board of Governors

Hillary Schafer Chief Executive Officer

Sam Beard Co-Founder

Boards & Committees

Boards & Committees JAF’s Board of Governors guides our mission, strategy, and programs. Our Board of Selectors chooses the annual Jefferson Awards national winners. Our Host Committee sponsors and leads our National Ceremony. These governing bodies feature leaders from both the private and public sectors. MARK EIN EVENT CHAIR Mark D. Ein is an investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has created, acquired, invested in and built a series of growth companies across a diverse set of industries over the course of his 25-year career. During this time, Mr. Ein has been involved in the founding or early stages of six companies that have been worth over $1 billion. He has also led over $1.2 billion of private equity, venture capital and public company investments generating an internal rate of return of 34%. Currently, Mr. Ein is the founder and CEO of Venturehouse Group, LLC, an investment holding company and the Chairman and CEO of Capitol Acquisition Corporation 3 (NASDAQ:CLAC). He also currently serves as Chairman of Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND), a global leader in marine expedition travel and a private sector thought leader on climate change and conservation. He is the Co-Chairman and Principal Shareholder of Kastle Systems, LLC, the country’s leading provider of managed security systems for commercial office buildings; and the Chairman of the Board of VSGi, a provider of videoconferencing solutions. He also serves as Chairman of World TeamTennis (“WTT”), the iconic American pro team tennis league owned and founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. A native of the Washington area, Mr. Ein actively supports many community, charitable and cultural organizations. Through both his professional and philanthropic activities, he is committed to bringing his community together as well as helping those in need with a particular focus on the youth of the city. Mr. Ein is currently the Chairman of the Board of The District of Columbia Public Schools Education Fund (DCPEF) which serves to catalyze private sector support for the DC Public School System and that has raised over $100 million of philanthropic funds in just five years. On June 18, 2013, Mr. Ein received the prestigious national 2013 Jefferson Award for the Greatest Public Service by an Athlete.

Host Committee Board of Selectors Lenny Alcivar Clearsight Advisors Hon. Peter G. Bourne & Dr. Mary King Matthew Kibble Peter Klein Zach Leonsis Matthew Lockwood Ronald Marks Bill Milliken Vanessa Neumann Kathleen Neville Nels & Kristen Olson Andrew Padova Jared Seligman Max Schapiro June Sugiyama Tyler Stoviak Hon. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Geoff Tracy Troy Vincent 4 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

Norm Asbjornson George L. Ball Alex Beard Hon. Peter G. Bourne Cynthia Clay Briggs Ellen Burstyn Andrei Cherny Cris Collinsworth Hon. Chris Coons Tatiana B. Copeland Joyce Cowin Kirk Douglas Michael Douglas Albert R. Dowden Mark Ein Hon. Harold E. Ford, Jr. Patrick J. Geraghty Whoopi Goldberg

Earl Graves, Sr. Paula M. Grigsby Teresa Heinz Roger Horchow Pamela Jacobs-Vogt Dr. Mary King Thomas B. King Peter Klein Rita Benson LeBlanc Ronnie Lott Hon. Trent Lott Hon. Richard Lugar Paul Maslansky Peter Max Hon. Mitch McConnell Bill Milliken Alexandra Nechita Alex López Negrete

Kathleen Neville Jorge Plasencia Doug Poretz Robert C. Provost Hon. Harry Reid Hon. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Elliott Roosevelt, III Neil Simon Lesley Stahl José Antonio Tijerino Hon. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Cynthia Ekberg Tsai R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. Cicely Tyson Troy D. Vincent, Sr. Chris Wallace Hon. Harris Wofford Jeffrey P. Yarbro

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Board of Governors JACK RUSSI BOARD CHAIR Jack is the Vice Chairman & National Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP and is

responsible for merger and acquisition activities, divestiture of under-performing assets/services, and accelerating growth of specific market opportunities. Jack is also very active in strengthening our communities through his involvement in organizations like the Jefferson Awards Foundation, where he serves as the Chairman of the JAF Board of Governors and of the JAF Bay Area Advisory Board.

HILLARY SCHAFER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Prior to joining the Jefferson Awards Foundation as CEO in 2013, Hillary worked on Wall Street for 12 years. In her capacity as the Head of U.S. Institutional Equity Sales in New York for Citigroup, Hillary was one of the highest ranking women in the equity business. From 1995 to 1999, Hillary was the Executive Director of Economic Security 2000, fighting to save and remodel Social Security. Hillary earned an MBA from Columbia Business and a BA from Middlebury College.

SAM BEARD CO-FOUNDER Sam has initiated and chaired programs for seven United States Presidents. In 1969, he founded the National Development Council (NDC). In 1972, he co-founded the Jefferson Awards Foundation. In 1992, he created the President’s Student Service Awards. In 1994, he founded and became President of Economic Security 2000. Mr. Beard was later appointed to serve on President George W. Bush’s Social Security Commission.

VANCE KERSHNER Vance grew up near Philadelphia. He moved to Delaware to attend the University of Delaware, and graduated with honors in Mechanical Engineering in 1978 as a member of Tau Beta Pi. DuPont recruited him directly from the university to work in their Engineering Department. Vance worked for DuPont for thirteen years, and then left to form his own company, LabWare. DuPont became LabWare’s first customer, and currently has a project at the Experimental Station.

JIM MEEKS As CEO of MOVE Systems, Jim has extensive international leadership experience across military,

non-profit, and private sectors. Before MOVE Systems, he worked at Aspiration Partners and Swissport Americas. He is a US Army combat veteran, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He co-founded 2Seeds Network, a non-profit leading economic development with farmers in East Africa. Jim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard and has a Stanford MBA.

MICHAEL O'MARY Michael is the Senior Vice President of The D. E. Shaw group, which pursues attractive and sustainable risk-adjusted returns on the capital they invest for their clients. The firm invests globally using a broad array of strategies in both public and private markets. Michael received a JD from Harvard Law School and is a graduate of Harvard University.

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TRISH REGAN Trish is the anchor of FOX Business Network’s (FBN) The Intelligence Report since 2015. In

November 2015, Regan moderated FBN’s inaugural Republican presidential primary debate alongside Sandra Smith, making history as the first dual-female team to host a debate. Prior to joining FBN, Regan served as an anchor for Bloomberg News and CNBC. She is on the Council on Foreign Relations and wrote Joint Ventures: Inside America’s Almost Legal Marijuana Industry.

ROBERT SAKOWITZ Robert is CEO of Hazak Corporation, a multi-industry Business Strategies and Marketing Consultancy. He is a recipient of numerous local, state, national and international awards, among them the Epingle D’Or and the Chevalier de l ‘Ordre National du Merite of the Republic of France, and the Cavaliere dell Ordine Al Merito of the Republic of Italy. He has consulted and/or served on the Boards of start-ups to governmental and NYSE giants.

SAM SALMAN Sam is the Chairman and CEO of New Reality Solutions, LLC (NRS), a next generation merchant bank with principal and strategic advisory platforms focused on game-changing business and innovations. Mr. Salman was raised in the United Kingdom and is fluent in English, French, Farsi and Hebrew. He was educated at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, and at the American University of Paris in France.

JOSEPH SANBERG Joseph is an entrepreneur and investor harnessing the power of innovation to make

people's lives better. He is Co-Founder and Chair of Aspiration.com, an online financial company built for everyone. Aspiration serves people at the heart of their financial lives - their banking account - in a trustbased model that empowers people to choose whatever fee they think is fair (even zero) and enables them to bank, invest and spend in accordance with their values. Joe led a successful effort to get California to launch an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in 2015. He later founded CalEITC4Me, which is a statewide organizing program that ensures working families get their Earned Income Tax Credits. Each year, CalEITC4Me helps over 400,000 families get $1 billion of federal and state EITC. He also serves on the boards of the Sierra Club Foundation and UC Riverside’s School of Public Policy.

MARK SHAFIR Mark is the Co-Head of Global Mergers & Acquisitions and Head of Global Technology, Media & Telecom Banking at Citi. He also serves on the Global Banking Executive and Management Committees of Citi’s Institutional Clients Group. He has over 25 years of experience advising clients and leading top M&A teams. Mr. Shafir holds a BA from Yale University, an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, and was a Marshall Scholar at Kings College, Cambridge.

MARGARET SULLIVAN Margaret is CEO of Sullivan Strategy, an advisory firm focused on investment analysis and corporate growth strategies. Sullivan is a fellow at Georgetown University’s Beeck Center for Social Enterprise. From 2011-2014, Sullivan served as COO and Chief of Staff at the USAID. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, she served as Director of Political Risk Management at Farallon Capital Management in San Francisco. 6 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

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2017 National Winners

2017 National Winners The 45th class of National Jefferson Award Winners has not only generated enormous impact on their own, but has inspired countless others to engage in service. From fighting for civil rights to breaking the cycle of domestic violence, these National Winners are leading the way. HONORABLE DEVAL PATRICK OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ELECTED OFFICIAL Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Patrick came to Massachusetts at 14, when he was awarded a scholarship to Milton Academy through the Boston-based organization A Better Chance. After Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he clerked for a federal appellate judge and then launched a career as an attorney and business executive, becoming partner at two Boston law firms and a senior executive at Texaco and Coca-Cola. In 1994, President Clinton appointed Patrick to the nation’s top civil rights post, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. In 2006, in his first bid for public office, he became the state’s first AfricanAmerican governor. In his two terms as Governor, Patrick oversaw the expansion of affordable health care to more than 98 percent of state residents, launched initiatives stimulating clean energy and biotechnology, won a national Race to the Top grant, and steered the state out of recession to a 25-year high in employment. Patrick currently serves as a Managing Director of Bain Capital Double Impact Fund, where he focuses on investments that deliver both a competitive financial return and significant positive social impact. He is a Rockefeller Fellow, a Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, and the author of two books, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life and Faith in the Dream: A Call to the Nation to Reclaim American Values.

SHEILA JOHNSON OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN Sheila C. Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts, education, women’s empowerment and community development. As a business-woman and entrepreneur, Johnson has spent her career paving the way for women and minorities. She has served as a global ambassador for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization that combats global poverty by empowering women; and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association, where she has led the push for greater diversity in the sport, and on the leadership council of Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership, where she created a Fellowship for emerging leaders working to address disparities in predominantly African-American and other underserved communities. As Founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, Ms. Johnson oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties in Virginia, Florida and Louisiana. As Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, she is the only African-American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams: the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. In 2015, Ms. Johnson was named on Forbes Magazine’s Top 50 America’s Richest Self Made Women. And in 2016, she cofounded WE Capital, a venture capital consortium to support and empower female-led enterprises that can advance transformational social change. She also serves on the board of the Greater Washington Partnership. Ms. Johnson has long been a powerful influence in the entertainment industry, starting with her work as founding partner of Black Entertainment Television. A fervent supporter of education and the arts, Ms. Johnson serves on the Board of Governors of Parsons, The New School for Design in New York. She is also a board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, and a member of Accordia Global Health Foundation’s International Council.

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JOE TORRE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Joe Torre is Major League Baseball's Chief Baseball Officer, overseeing areas that include Major League Operations, On-Field Operations, On-Field Discipline and Umpiring. Prior to this, he served as Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who he led to the National League Championship Series in 2008 and 2009. In his 12 seasons as manager of the New York Yankees (1996-2007), he guided them to the postseason every year, including six World Series appearances and four World Series Championships. During his 17-year playing career, he was a 9-time All-Star and was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1971. Torre also managed the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, and in 2014 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 2017 he served as General Manager of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic as they went on to win their first WBC championship.

PATRISSE CULLORS, ALCIA GARZA, & OPAL TOMETI OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE 35 YEARS OR YOUNGER Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter network, a globally recognized organizing project that focuses on combatting anti-Black state sanctioned violence and the oppression of all Black people. Patrisse Cullors is an artist, organizer, and freedom fighter from Los Angeles, CA. A self-described wife of Harriet Tubman, Patrisse has always been traveling on the path to freedom. Growing up with several of her loved ones experiencing incarceration and brutality at the hands of the state and coming out as queer at an early age, she has since worked tirelessly promoting law enforcement accountability across the world while focusing on addressing trauma and building on the resilience and health of the communities most affected. Alicia Garza is an Oakland-based organizer, writer, public speaker and freedom dreamer who is currently the Special Projects Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States. As a queer Black woman, Garza’s leadership and work challenge the misconception that only cisgender Black men encounter police and state violence. She believes that to truly understand how devastating and widespread this type of violence is in Black America, we must view this epidemic through of a lens of race, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity. Opal Tometi is a New York based Nigerian-American writer, strategist and community organizer. She is credited with creating the online platforms and initiating the social media strategy during the early days of #BlackLivesMatter. Ms. Tometi is Executive Director of the country’s leading Black organization for immigrant rights, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI). A transnational feminist, she supports and helps shape the strategic work of Pan African Network in Defense of Migrant Rights, and the Black Immigration Network (BIN) international and national formations respectively, dedicated to people of African descent. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Masters of Arts degree in Communication and Advocacy.

45 YEARS OF NAT'L WINNERS

45 Years of National Winners

Each year we honor outstanding national leaders in service. These individuals have greatly impacted their communities, our country, and the world. They represent the very best of public service. U.S. SENATOR JOHN HEINZ AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL

S. ROGER HORCHOW AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Henry Kissinger Elliot Richardson Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Arthur Burns, Alan Greenspan, William Simon Michael Mansfield Hubert Humphrey KennethGibson,WilliamSchaefer,ColemanYoung Cyrus R. Vance Warren Christopher Howard H. Baker Paul Volcker William H. Webster James A. Baker, III George P. Schultz William J. Brennan C. Everett Koop Paul Nitze Colin Powell Dick Cheney Thurgood Marshall Carla Hills George Mitchell, Bob Michel Harry Blackmun Sam Nunn Robert Dole Robert Rubin Daniel Patrick Moynihan John Glenn Madeleine Albright Rudolph Giuliani Condeleezza Rice Sandra Day O'Connor Lee H. Hamilton, Thomas H. Kean John Lewis Richard Daley Joe Lieberman Edward Kennedy Michael Bloomberg, Cory Booker Ruth Bader Ginsburg David Petraeus Tom Coburn, Patrick Leahy Gabrielle Giffords Sonia Sotomayor Arne Duncan Deval Patrick

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John W. Gardner Ralph Nader Katharine Graham John D. Rockefeller, III Art Buchwald Paul Mellon Howard Jarvis Dr. Norman Borlaug Walter Cronkite Bob Hope Kirk Douglas J. Peter Grace Lee Iacocca H. Ross Perot Irving Brown James W. Rouse Leo Cherne Jimmy Carter Robert C. Macauley Faye Wattleton James Burke Jim & Sarah Brady Walter H. Annenberg Brian Lamb Nancy Brinker Oprah Winfrey Elizabeth Dole Elayne Bennett Ted Benna Lilly Tartikoff Anne Douglas Ken Burns Vartan Gregorian Michael Feinberg, David Levin Jeffrey Sachs Edward Jagen Greg Mortenson, Pamela Hawley Paul Farmer, M.D. Bill Shore Harry Connick, Jr., Branford Marsalis Elie Wiesel Charles Best, Andrew Shue Jeff Skoll, Ivan Hageman Sean Parker Peter Diamandis, Sheila Johnson

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BENEFITING THE DISADVANTAGED 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Cesar Chavez Dr. Thomas Szasz Leon Sullivan Theodore Hesburgh Howard Rusk Jerry Lewis Jesse Jackson Allard Lowenstein Marva Collins Claude Pepper Helen Hayes Maude E. Callen Betty Ford Eugene Lang Ginetta Sagan Bruce Ritter Kimi Gray Jaime Escalante Marian Wright Edelman Eunice Shriver Arthur Ashe Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward Barbara Bush Rosalynn Carter Oseola McCarty Thaddeus S. Lott, Sr. Millard Fuller Benjamin Carson Dorothy Height Bill & Melinda Gates Mathilde Krim Fred L. Shuttlesworth Dave Pelzer I. King Jordan Geoffrey Canada Darell Hammond William E. Milliken Jim Gibbons Jerry M. Reinsdorf Richard Proudfit Dolores Huerta Pedro José Greer, Jr. Adam Braun Kyle Zimmer

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SAMUEL S. BEARD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE 35 YEARS OR UNDER 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Joseph A. Yablonski Maynard Jackson R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. Vilma S. Martinez Max Cleland Bernard Powell Denis Hayes US Olympic Hockey Team ('80) David Stockman Henry Cisneros Jan Scruggs Sally Ride Trevor Ferrell Robert Hayes Steve Jobs Marlee Matlin Marc Buoniconti Anne Donahue Wendy Kopp Michael Brown, Alan Khazei Mary Taylor Wayne Meisel Stacey Bess Andrea Jaeger Michael Danziger Bobby Jindal Anthony Shriver Faith Hill Lance Armstrong Chad Pregracke Matthew Meyer Kirsten Lodal, Brian Kreiter Benjamin Shuldiner Peyton Manning Lindsay Hyde Ocean Robbins Jennifer Staple Tad Skylar Agoglia Brittany & Robbie Bergquist Amber Lynn Coffman Dr. Neilesh Patel Jack Andraka Lauren Bush Lauren Young American Soldier Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, & Opal Tometi

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE 25 YEARS OR YOUNGER

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Ray Chambers Marlo Thomas Robert De Niro, Craig Hatkoff, & Jane Rosenthal Robin Hood Foundation Tom Brokaw Billie Jean King Harry Belafonte

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A CORPORATION 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Prudential, Starkey Laboratories Pfizer GE Weyerhaeuser Target Salesforce Warby Parker

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN EMPLOYEE 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Frank Flammini, Exelon & Dr. Victor Garcia, Cincinnati Children's Lynn Flanga, National Grid Brandy Sabatini Regan, Reed Smith Wilda Evan, RCI Mario Martinez, UIC John Cronin, Pace University Alicia Ewen, Allstate Timothy Crawford, Nationwide Jennifer Marinapolis, Safeway Doreen Cadieux, Deloitte Theresa Uchytil-Etler, AstraZeneca Janie Lopez, Highmark & Lisa Bardill Moscariitolo, Pace University Andy Daecher, Deloitte & Nick Weber, Exelon Priscilla Puente, USW Dr. Patricia Curtain, Christiana Care

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Ellie Duke, Katherine Foronda, Ted Gonder, Dallas Jessup, Emma Lindle, Tristan Love, Jessie Mintz, Zoe Ridolfi-Starr, Joe Togani, Kelly Voigt Sicomac Elem, Sashin Choksh, Morgan Hartley, Greg Nance, Nick Hebert, Patrick Ip, Talia Leman, Sarah Nuss, Mordecai Scott, Jessica Singer, Tyrone Stevenson, Vanessa Strickland Lillian Pravda, Maria Keller Warm Winters, Kid President Sophia Sรกnchez-Maes Laurie Hernandez

LEAD360 NATIONAL RECIPIENTS 2011

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Shortridge Magnet, SWSG, San Mateo High, S.M.A.R.T. Garden, New Social Engine, American Idle, HP Teens for Tomorrow, Eleanor Roosevelt High Zachary Certner TGIF Emma Rider Brittany Amano, Patricia Manubay, Wesley Boone Cory La Roe, Will Lourcey, Grace Wickerson Emma Stumpf

STUDENTS IN ACTION NATIONAL RECIPIENTS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Carondelet High, Concord, CA Salesianum High, Wilmington, DE Salesianum High, Wilmington, DE Adlai Stevenson High, Lincolnshire, IL Benedictine Academy, Elizabeth, NJ Thornton Twp District 205, Chicago, IL Washington Twp, Sewell, NJ El Camino High, So. San Francisco, CA Greenville Tech, High, Greenville SC

Nnamdi Asomugha Warrick Dunn, Jim Kelly, Charlie Kimball, Pat LaFontaine, Troy Vincent Mark Ein, Marty Lyons Mariano Rivera, James Thrash Fred Jackson Eric Decker Joe Torre

HOW TOMORROW SERVES CSX would like to congratulate Jefferson Award winner C.J. Smith, his wife Vickie, and Mesa the puppy, for their participation in the Canine Companions for IndependenceÂŽ training program. CSX employees are proud to give and give back to the communities where they live and work. In 2016, volunteers logged over 18,000 hours and generated more than $2 million through employee giving programs.

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45 YEARS OF NAT'L WINNERS

45 Years of National Winners

Our Media Partners have each selected the top unsung hero from their region to attend the National Ceremony. Each year five of these receive the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the Local Community, a National Award. 1974 Robert T. Bates James Ellis James Masten Ellen S. Straus Peter Wilson 1976 Felix Rohatyn 1977 Fr. Alfred Boeddekker Jean Chaudhuri Dr. Leonard Cobb Olga Mele Marjory Taylor 1978 J.O. Asbjornson Thomas Cannon Sr. Mary Kathleen Clark Robert G. Levy Elizabeth Maier 1979 Cornelius D. Banks Dr. Ann Hines Joyce Hunter Fr. Brucer Ritter Clarence H. Snyder 1980 John Carpenter Tilda Kemplen Lee Klein Elain Greibenow Dr. Louis Mattucci 1981 Hank Adams Irene Auberlin David Crockett Homer Fahrner Noey Somchay 1982 Dallas Doyle Richard Marvin Garrett Helena Kyle Caroline Putnam 14 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

Ruth Heinz Lorraine Schreck 1983 Dean Crisp Darlene Handley Dr. Robert Kustra Candy Lightner Tony Messineo 1984 Virginia Clemmer Francis & Campbell Cutler Margaret Marshall Betty Taylor 1985 Donna Velvick Linda Barker Dr. Frank McGlone Arturo Montoya Jean Kennedy Smith Mary Beth Tober 1986 Ruby Ferrell Callaway Therese Dozier Fannie Royston Philip Viall Sonya & Tanya Witt 1987 Joan W. Bailey Elizabeth Brown Fred Doescher Howard Jones Jim Knocke 1988 Joanna & Jim Chappell Peter Frazza Lola Martin J.T. Pace Amy Marie Windom 1989 David Cain Clara Johansen Stephen P. Klinker, DDS Julia Middleton Brent Wyatt

1990 Wayne Barton John Bell Queen Hyler Dr. Viola Taylor Jane Van Sant 1991 Claire & Romeo Bennett P.O. Walter Bennett Ann Chapman Mistilee Grace Deborah Walrod 1992 Mary Ellen Eagle Albert Eckstein, MD Carol Kane Judge Edward Rodgers Rachel Rossow 1993 Ella M. Jones Leatrice ‘Chick’ Big Crow Rev. Herschel C. Smith Christi Todd Dr. James Withers 1994 Victor Acquino Dorita Epps Daniel Greene Marjory Ray Rev. Julius L. Scipio 1995 Mattie Hill Brown Billy Earley Maggie Lopez Pamela Rolan 1996 Cahn Ba Dang Jesse Hipps Dr. Vincent Jenco Clara Kirk 1997 Sgt. Roger Redd Dawn Degenhardt

Momma Hawk Chris Morris Margaret Moul Pat Zimmerman 1998 James “Major” Adams Rose Crumb Crystal Davis Pam Marota Carlos Spaht, II 1999 Thelma Barnett Jean-Dominique Catchings Patrick Dickinson Dr. William Magee, Jr. Victor Trevino 2000 Richard Cyr Mat Dawson, Jr. Donald Fisher Ardelia Ingram Allan Law 2001 Dr. Allen O. Battle Gertrude M. Cole Jose Luis Flores Kompha Seth Samuel Williams 2002 Maise DeVore Linda Gregory Thomas Gutierrez Angela Knight Rev. John F. Norwood 2003 Rodney S. Alford William D. Grace Bridget McDaniel Rev. Wendell Mettey Dr. & Mrs. Sherwin Shinn

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2004 Judith Bluestone Kim Meeder Rev. Alice Parker Bobby J. Trimble Dr. Erwin M. Vasquez 2005 Rosie Leetta Abram Ofrs. Billy Bolin & Paul Kirby Marcelle Fortier Citron Coke Hallowell Corwin B. Marbly, Sr. 2006 Vincenza Carrieri-Russo Gail Conner Holly Dunn-Pendleton Mark Lunsford Stanley Ratliff 2007 Andrea Blamble Nancy Costello Heidi Kuhn Kathryn Martin Stevie Moore 2008 Jackie Betz, Erin Drischler & Megan Neuf Nancy Collins Debbie & Hank Perret Lia Rowley Harry Vogler 2009 Dick Bere Karen Broughton Kevin Brown Diane Dobitz Catalino Tapia 2010 Robert S. Edwards Dr. Mark Kline Gary Maxworthy Jackie Millar Heather Wilder

2011 Pat Aseltyne Jenny & Andy Czerkas Cloteal Davis Megan Johnson Rachel Muha 2012 Jack Cassidy & Anthony Smith Oscar Medina, IV Ed Rose Midge Wilson John Young 2013 Dr. Joseph Bailey Oral Lee Brown Jeffrey Ryan Futrell Ed & Sue Goldstein Robert Nevins 2014 Jeremiah Anthony Shawn & Amanda Bakker Eric Fuchs-Stengel Michelle Lacourciere Stephen Tybor

2015 Margo Ahrendsen Mara Botonis Brooke & Keith Desserich Manuel Santos Marie Wohlbach 2016 Rafael Sarango Dr. Ted Goodfriend Jeff Wilbarger Skyler James Sadiya Omar

Driving the change we need Deloitte is committed to strengthening our communities by using our best thinking to drive social impact. We are proud to support the Jefferson Awards through the Corporate Champions and Students In Action Program and celebrate the collective power that individuals of all ages can achieve when doing good.

Media Partners

News outlets that celebrate unsung heroes in their communities with Jefferson Awards. Our Media Partners program reaches over 100 Million Americans. The following Jefferson Award recipients, selected by our Media Partners, represent the very best of public service in their communities.

CALIFORNIA

DELAWARE

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

IDAHO

JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER

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ILLINOIS

INDIANA

LOUISIANA

MARYLAND

MINNESOTA

NEBRASKA

NEW JERSEY

NEW YORK

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KENTUCKY

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

NEVADA

NORTH DAKOTA

Ownerships

PENNSYLVANIA

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH DAKOTA

TEXAS

American Business Journals Block Communications CBS Corporation Dispatch Broadcasting Draper Holdings E.W. Scripps Gaines Family Trust Gannett Gatehouse Media Gray Television Hearst Communications Hubbard Communications Lee Enterprises Lilly Broadcasting Media General NBC Universal Nexstar NJ Advance Media NJ Public Broadcasting Ohio Community Media Quincy Broadcasting Sinclair Broadcasting Sun-Times Media Group TEGNA Tribune Broadcasting Tupelo Broadcasting Inc United Comm. Corp. Withers Broadcasting

Partnerships WEST VIRGINIA

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Cincinnati Rotary Club Leadership Toledo United Way of Greater Lima Washington Nonprofits

WYOMING

Media Partner Recipients

ZACHARY BLOOM WJAC – JOHNSTOWN, PA Zachary, a sophomore studying history at Penn State Altoona, seems

like any other college student. However, unlike the rest of his classmates, Bloom makes daily decisions involving sewer projects and sidewalk renovations. He was elected to serve on the Houtzdale City Council at age 18. To get elected, Bloom needed to run a write-in campaign. When he isn’t busy doing his school work, or participating in the local Lions Club, he sets aside 3 days per week to listen to residents and their concerns. Bloom hopes his young age will provide a fresh look in solving problems. His current project is fixing up the sidewalks along a busy downtown intersection that hosts annual holiday parades.

RICHARD BOEHM WJAR – PROVIDENCE, RI Richard comes from a family of fundraisers and volunteers. He started at age 5, helping his parents stuff envelopes for the Leukemia Society of Rhode Island (SORI) where they were founding members. His own service started on a dare at age 18, by participating in the Penguin Plunge, benefiting SORI. Over thirty years later, he’s still a supporter. In 2007, he started the Boehm Dinner/Comedy Show to benefit SORI. The event raised over $24,000 last year alone. To date, he has raised over $100,000 in support of the athletes of SORI and over $225,000 in total charitable giving. Boehm is a Battalion Chief/Training and Safety Officer for the Johnston Fire Department. DOROTHEA BONGIOVI NJ ADVANCE MEDIA – NJ STATE PARTNER Dorothea Bongiovi is the visionary behind JBJ Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant that empowers individuals by providing volunteer opportunities in exchange for a dining certificate and job training. With the motto, "All are welcome at our table," the JBJ Soul Kitchen embraces customers and volunteers from all over the world to sit together and contribute towards one common goal: spreading hope through humanity. Since its inception in 2011, over 50,000 meals have been served and 7,500+ volunteer hours have been provided. With great wisdom, moral strength, and determination, Dorothea brings people together to offer a hand up to those who need it most. JIM CAPPUCCIO WXOW – LA CROSSE, WI As an adaptive physical education teacher, Jim has changed the La Crosse

community by empowering students with special needs. He saw that special needs students enjoyed and benefited from physical activity, and he believed they’d benefit from being part of a team. That inspired him to develop the Adaptive Sports League in 2012, leading three other schools to start their own adaptive sports teams. Today, the schools have over 70 athletes competing in adaptive soccer, floor hockey, and baseball. Cappuccio also volunteers with adaptive swimming and skiing events in his community. Jim doesn’t just teach students how to play, he teaches them to believe in themselves.

MARY JEAN DEHNE THE FORUM – FARGO, ND She’s known to her students simply as Mama Dehne. A teacher “by both trade and passion,” Mary Jean has dedicated her life to ensuring her students succeed. In 2011, several students expressed fear that they wouldn’t be able to graduate without after school resources. Mama Dehne decided to take a leap of faith and left her job to form the Legacy Children’s Foundation. Her organization now supports over 50 students by offering homework tutoring, literacy exercises, music and art, and community service. Dehne has raised over $225,000 for the organization. “I am so blessed to be where I am now in my life,” a former student says. “I have become a confident, motivated and talented person. If Legacy never existed I think I would have given up on myself and that is scary.” DR. PATRICIA DERGES KOLR – SPRINGFIELD, MO For years Dr. Derges ran a successful candle company. Once she raised her eight children, she took on a new challenge – becoming a doctor in her ‘50’s. While in medical school, one of her first patients changed her life. When Derges told him he needed to have a tooth removed, he responded that he would pull it himself with pliers,because he couldn’t afford proper care. His words put her on a mission. That’s why she founded "Lift Up Springfield," a clinic that provides affordable medical, dental, and mental health care. "If you need help,” Derges says, “you come into our doors.” Every service is provided by volunteers. Service costs $5 a visit, but there is no charge if patients are unable to afford it. Donations keep the doors open and there are no requirements to come to the clinic. SUZY DEYOUNG ROTARY CLUB OF CINCINNATI, CINCINNATI ENQUIRER & WKRC-TV, LOCAL 12 – CINCINNATI, OH Nearly 20% of Cincinnati families face food insecurity while over 30% of food in the U.S. is wasted. Suzy sought to

address both issues when she founded La Soupe in 2013. Her mission is to “rescue” food to make nutritious soups for those in need. Local partners donate up to 1,000 pounds of produce each day that would otherwise be wasted, and over 400 volunteers make soup and distribute it throughout the community. Last year, the organization made over 100,000 meals and donated 38,560 pounds of fresh produce. 20 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

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TODD FOSTER THE JOURNAL GAZETTE & THE TIMES COURIER – MATTOON & CHARLESTON, IL Todd Foster of

Charleston, Illinois, is the quintessential volunteer. He has served as director of the Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry for three years, and has volunteered for Coles County Habitat for Humanity and the Fields Church. In addition, Foster is a captain with the Charleston Fire Department. He received his associate degree in fire science technology from Parkland College in Champaign and began his career as a firefighter, later earning a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Todd and his wife Vicky are the proud parents of three children.

BRAD GOETZ KCRG-TV9 – CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Friends describe Brad Goetz as “the kind of guy that will not only give you the shirt off his back, but buy you a new shirt and some shoes, in case you need them, out of his own pocket.” His generous spirit has graced his hometown of Tipton, IA ever since taking over his family’s grocery store. Brad says his job at the store and his volunteerism go hand in hand. "It's kind of emerged,” he says. “I almost think it’s part of my job at the store to help out the community." Brad volunteers behind the scenes for his alma mater at the Tipton High School Theatre Department, where he teaches students about lights, sound, set building, and other technical aspects for the productions. He also volunteers at band and choir events, track and swim meets, and with numerous organizations across town. CHERYL GOETZ KSBW – SALINAS, CA Cheryl is one of the few tough enough to battle fires and floods, protecting thousands of acres of land throughout her three decades of service as a volunteer fire fighter. After joining the local volunteer fire brigade in Palo Colorado Canyon on the Big Sur coast, she found a gaggle of poorly trained personnel with cast off and cobbled together fire apparatus, little safety equipment, and antique tools. Goetz implemented new bylaws, policies, and procedures, and wrote grants for new equipment – raising millions of dollars to transform her brigade. During emergencies, she has been known to work for days on the fire lines without sleep to save lives and protect homes. Afterwards, she helps families with temporary housing, organizes donation drives, and gives out goods to disaster victims. TOM HANLEY WRTV – INDIANAPOLIS, IN As an elite-level track cyclist at Marion University, Tom won national

championships and was on a law school track. Then his life changed forever. Hanley and his wedding party were on a bus heading to their reception when the driver ran a red light. The bus turned on its side, and Hanley suffered two broken vertebrae and a traumatic brain injury. His best friend did not survive. Upon recovery, Hanley was determined to find a new path. He founded Nine13sports, an organization that provides kids the opportunity to ride bikes in PE classes across Indiana, Portland, OR, and Minneapolis, MN. Their programming features stationary bicycles with screens that allow kids to feel the resistance of going uphill and the thrill of downhills. In 2016, the organ organization impacted over 10,000 kids.

MIKE HANNIGAN & SEAN MARX CBS5 AND KCBS-AM RADIO – SAN FRANCISCO, CA Twenty-five years ago, Mike and Sean were selling copiers when they became inspired by the actor Paul Newman. “We felt that we could do what we were doing in corporate America, but add what Paul Newman’s company was doing with donating the profits to the community,” Marx says. They formed Give Something Back Office Supplies in Oakland at the forefront of the socially responsible business movement. Their concept was to sell office supplies and furniture, and give the profits to non-profits. Over the past 25 years, they have expanded their business from the Bay Area across the western U.S., donating 73% of their net earnings – more than $6.3 million – to non-profits chosen by their clients. DAWN HEIDEMAN WBNS-TV – COLUMBUS, OH In April 2015, the mother of one of Dawn’s students was murdered while driving her daughters to school. This motivated Dawn to start a special class to help those who have suffered from severe trauma, including violence, homelessness, abuse, and extreme poverty. Her goal was to offer encouragement, empowerment, and inspiration. Her program, Be The One, pushes students to stay in school, graduate, and make good choices. The class has grown to 66 students, all who participate in service projects in the community, ensuring they know they have the power to change lives. Dawn donates her own time and money to provide uniforms and supplies to those who need them. Her efforts are paying off; her students are improving their grades and attendance. JOHN HENNINGSEN WQOW NEWS 18 – EAU CLAIRE, WI Across Barron county, 1 in 5 people lack access to affordable

health care. John, a retired physician from Rice Lake, is working to change that. The Rice Lake Area Free Clinic opened its doors in 2010 to those without affordable insurance. He is also a founding member of the clinic who serves on the board. In helping others, Henningsen has found his purpose. This calling has taken him on medical missions around the globe, traveling to Russia, Kazakhstan, Africa, the Himalayas, Belize and the Caribbean to provide free medical care and education. He has also helped establish an AIDS educational center in Tanzania, and supervised over 20 residents and students on a humanitarian trip to India. 21

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KRISTIAN HOGUE THE TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT – TALLAHASSEE, FL Kristian has been a hospice-patient volunteer with Big Bend Hospice since June 2015. He can be found in a patient’s room assisting during meal time, reading to them, and just listening to their fears without judgement. He also spends time talking with families, providing an open and caring heart during a difficult time. Kristian’s assistance doesn’t stop with the families. As native of Tallahassee and graduate of Florida High, Kristian also wanted to help local children who have lost loved ones. He began helping in the Bereavement Department, assisting at camps specifically designed for grieving children. Kristian has been instrumental in recruiting over 30 fellow pre-med students from FSU as volunteers, and he was recently accepted to FSU’s School of Medicine. BILL HRNCIR LAREDO MORNING TIMES – LAREDO, TX In 2006, Bill suffered a stroke and was told he would never walk or talk again, but that hasn’t stopped him. Putting himself on a strict regimen of physical and speech therapy, Bill has made over 50 public appearances to bring awareness about strokes, becoming one of Laredo’s staunchest advocates for the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and support of stroke victims. In September 2012, Bill and his wife, Dee Dee, formed the Laredo Stroke Support Group to provide meaningful group encouragement and local networking support that matches survivors with the most appropriate caregivers and therapists. The organization provides necessary therapy services free of cost to local stroke survivors. He has said that the most important part of recovery is to be a survivor, not a victim. JAMES JARRETT WDTV – BRIDGEPORT, WV In 1965 James moved to Shinnston, WV to begin his career at Pfizer. He

soon joined the local fire department as a way to fit in and support his new community. His drive for perfection would cause waves of change in the department, causing a ripple effect throughout Harrison County and across the state. Jarrett, along with another firefighter, invented the first firefighter breathing apparatus in the area. The “Farrett” could be attached to a fire coat when entering structures, protecting first responders, enabling them to fight fires from the inside. Jarrett has dedicated over 30 years to the Shinnston FD, 18 years to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and 10 years to the Harrison County Health Department Board of Health. He has continually improved and modernized life-saving systems and procedures.

PATRICK KELSEY ALBANY TIMES UNION – ALBANY, NY Patrick Kelsey has been volunteering with the American Red Cross since 1985. From biomedical services to disaster recovery efforts, he has responded to hundreds of local crises. In the last year alone, he worked 932 hours and was on call for 5,964 hours – averaging out to 3.7 hours every single day of the year, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because there are no days off in the world of disaster. Kelsey manages the Logistics teams and resources for the entire Eastern New York Region. He is also Logistics Coordinator for the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, which saves lives by installing thousands of free smoke alarms in at-risk homes. As an American Red Cross volunteer, he has excelled at meeting every challenge. CRAIG KERSMEMEIER WAOW – WAUSAU, WI In 2006, Craig was inspired by his mother to build service into the heart of his company, K-tech Kleening, a family-owned business in Central/Northern Wisconsin. He founded K-Tech Charities, which has since raised over $800,000 to benefit his community. For the past 15 years, K-Tech has collected and distributed baskets of food for the holidays, last year distributing over 4,000 baskets to families in need. K-Tech also manages the Pink Ribbon Open, a fundraiser which has raised over $350,000 for local women going through breast cancer treatment. He says, "Don't ever sell yourself short by saying, I am just one person. If you have a group of people together, you're pretty powerful." YANA KHASHPER WHEC – ROCHESTER, NY During her recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, Yana discovered

her love of the outdoors and founded ROCovery Fitness, a peer-driven, peer-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in recovery. As co-founder, Yana has touched the lives of countless individuals and their family members. While Rochester, NY fights the heroin epidemic, she is the light that shows recovery is possible. The organization is currently building NY State’s first sober, active community center to support healing and recovery by providing a sober place for those seeking safety and fun. Yana has connected people of all ages to the idea that sobriety can be worthwhile, showing just how much sober life has to offer. “We are more than our disease,” she says. “We are the faces of recovery."

JERRY KNIGHT KCWY-TV NEWS 13 – CASPER & CHEYENNE, WY Jerry Knight saw a need for faith-based guidance for

fatherless boys in his community, so he decided to take action. He founded Pop In The Shop in his garage, which teaches fatherless young men ages 7-17 how to build classic cars from the ground up. The organization then sells the cars and uses the proceeds to fix up the next classic car project. Always looking for an opportunity to serve the community with their skills, they have given fixed up cars to single mothers and done oil changes for needy members in their community. Knight’s determination to provide mentorship comes from his desire to offer guidance to those who need it, setting young men on the path to brighter futures.

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ROY LOPEZ KBTX – BRYAN & COLLEGE STATION, TX Roy always takes life by the horns. It's a philosophy he shares with others as a senior academic advisor and recruiter at Texas A&M, where he helps students navigate the application and aid process. Lopez graduated from A&M in 1982. A son of Mexican immigrants, he didn't always see himself as belonging on the Aggie campus. It’s now his mission to ensure all students feel welcome. Roy searches not only for the most accomplished students, but also those who believe they have no hope. 25 years ago, Lopez and his dad created what's now a staple in downtown Bryan, Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas. The event draws thousands and raises scholarship money for students. JUDY MALLORY FOX 42 KPTM – OMAHA, NE Too often the arts are overlooked, underfunded, and undervalued. Judy is

dedicating her life to changing that. As ED of Arts for All, Mallory offers accessible and affordable classes in dance, music, acting, and art. “Within every one of us there is a little creative spark,” Mallory says, which is why it’s her mission to ensure all kids can access their own creativity. To expand arts programs, Arts for All has partnered with churches, businesses, and organizations throughout the community. Mallory has been a pillar of strength throughout her eleven years with the organization, despite facing tremendous hardship with a cancer diagnosis and other health issues. Yet Mallory’s passion for art has kept her going and her community buzzing with the sights and sounds of artistic self-expression.

MIKE MARTIN THE TOLEDO BLADE, BUCKEYE CABLE & WTVG – TOLEDO, OH As a child, Mike suffered severe polio that left him partially disabled on his left side and right leg, but it never affected his generous spirit. Mike volunteers at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where he is one of the few male certified coddlers for babies, most of whom are born prematurely. He is called upon at all hours of the day to calm and comfort them, until they fall asleep. Martin can also be seen roaming the halls with a large stuffed cat named Sylvester, his sidekick for 20 years. He started bringing Sylvester to cheer up the hospital staff, and it worked. He frequently left the stuffed animal on a gurney during a break, and came back to find him with new medical care, such as an oxygen mask over the cat’s face – a symbol of the care Martin provides. KEVIN MCNAIR PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, PITTSBURGH, PA Kevin co-founded 1 Nation Mentoring with the goal of helping young African-American men learn to see greatness in themselves with strong, positive role models. He was raised by a single mother and says, “I didn’t have any positive male role models. I made some bad mistakes. I stressed my family out while finding out who I was.” Attending college opened up his sense of possibility. That experience inspired him to teach young men how to overcome adversity, motivating them to embrace responsibility and transition into adulthood. He teaches them how to share their stories, improve grades, and give back to their communities. 1 Nation Mentoring’s motto is "Think great, Act great, Be great," and Kevin couldn’t be a better example. RANDY MILLS WDRB-TV – LOUISVILLE, KY Randy is the director of the Louisville Rowing Club’s Adaptive Rowing program, which seeks to bring rowing to those requiring specialized coaching or equipment. He began volunteering over 20 years ago, eventually becoming the program’s director, dedicating hundreds of hours each year to teaching physically challenged people to row. Mills has been described as “tireless” and has helped start similar programs in over a dozen cities and is on the boards of several non-profits, including the Greater Louisville Rowing Foundation. He fundraises for the program and supervises volunteers. Mills' work has impacted hundreds of lives through rowing. ANNE MOORE SIEBECKER NJ ADVANCE MEDIA – NJ STATE PARTNER Anne is a Trustee for The New Weis Center

for Education, Arts & Recreation, a nonprofit serving the surrounding communities. The Center was closed for several years until Siebecker joined a small grassroots group to preserve the historic buildings and re-open it in 2016. Anne did everything from coordinating a re-opening celebration to managing the volunteer staff, mentoring interns, creating partnerships with local nonprofits, and developing adult program. Now she develops and runs the school field trips, nature day camps and Arts programs, and manages marketing and volunteers. She also serves as Ringwood Environmental Commissioner, a Trustee for the town Library, and as a volunteer other local non-profits.

BOBBI NEVAREZ WLIO LIMA NEWS, THE LIMA NEWS & THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER LIMA – LIMA, OH After her release from a 10-year prison sentence following an embezzlement conviction, Bobbie Nevarez dedicated her life to serving others. “There were volunteers who touched my life throughout that ordeal, and I became a volunteer,” she says. “It was in volunteering that I found out more of who I am.” She has volunteered with a recovery home called Restoration House and Allen County Open Gate, which supports individuals upon returning home from prison. Nevarez has also helped with two levy campaigns for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties. Whether coordinating meals, registering voters, or managing social media, Nevarez is always ready to give a hand up to help. 25

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FRED AND CORA REED THE NEWS JOURNAL – WILMINGTON, DE Fred and Cora were raised in Wilmington and have always had a passion for helping the city’s youth. In 2012, they opened Reeds Refuge, an afterschool center that provides a safe haven and refuge in the arts. Serving about 100 children daily, Reeds Refuge offers life enrichment skills, arts programming, homework assistance, afterschool snacks, service opportunities, and meals during Thanksgiving. Fred and Cora are described as “leading by example every day.” They work tirelessly to ensure the growth and success of their organization and continue to be pivotal in the programming execution and success of Reeds Refuge. ERIC RIMEL WBOC-TV – SALISBURY, MD Eric is a Type 1 diabetic and has dedicated hundreds of hours to raising money for Camp Possibilities, a camp in Maryland for children with diabetes. Attending the camp changed his life. Though just 17, Rimel has taken a leadership role throughout his community through fundraising, coaching a local youth bowling program, and volunteering with the Worcester County Arts Council’s summer camp and with his church, St. Peter’s Lutheran. He says his motivation to give back is to see the smiles on the faces he helps. Because of his leadership and fundraising success, other children now have the same life changing opportunity to attend camp as Eric did. RHONDA ROGERS WPTV NEWSCHANNEL 5 – WEST PALM BEACH, FL As Director of Community Engagement at Prime Time Palm Beach County, Rhonda administers out-of-school educational programs for low-income youth, ranging from performing arts to engineering. The organization also offers counseling to help young people through difficult times. A champion of women and girls, she plans activities and workshops to guide young women's career and personal development. In addition, she engages with numerous community organizations. Rhonda encourages all people to volunteer by choosing something they like to do and sharing it with others. Her story proves why that’s such good advice. FELISHA RUEHMER WJBF – AUGUSTA, GA When Felisha got her cosmetology license in February 2016, she wanted to do more than cut hair, she wanted to cut down on the amount of people in dire need. She noticed that homeless people didn’t look others in the eye. Her mission was to offer them a sense of pride and the chance to hold their heads high by offering free haircuts. This effort inspired the name for Ruehmer’s now thriving mobile ministry called “Walking Tall.” In a little over a year, Felisha and her family have taken “Walking Tall” to 16 states and 27 major cities across the country. Over 1,000 people have benefited so far. Ruehmer’s reasons for doing this are simple: to help others with her unique skills. JENNIFER SAPP WFXL – ALBANY, GA Jennifer is the Founder of the Challenger League, a non-profit that strives to

enhance the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families by focusing on their abilities, not their disabilities. It’s the first baseball league in the area designed for kids with special needs. After the League was founded in 2015, twenty-five families – from five different counties – registered within the first two weeks. Twenty-seven “buddies” volunteered to help at games and practices, allowing the parents to sit back and enjoy watching their children play ball. The Challenger League now offers more than 10 different activities, with 150 buddy volunteers and over 200 families participating.

DEE STURGEON KMEG & KPTH – SIOUX CITY, SD Every morning, West Middle School Teacher's aide Dee is one of the first people to arrive at work. Often there by 6:15AM, she looks forward to assisting students and building meaningful relationships with them. That passion has guided her to contribute throughout her community. Sturgeon has volunteered for Relay for Life for over 25 years, and she has served as a Special Olympics coach for over 30 years. Despite fighting her own personal battle with cancer in the past, she has remained dedicated to kids with special needs and lifting up the lives of others. “I just hope Siouxland can come out and support all these causes and help make it a better place," says Sturgeon. EMILY TORCHIANA WCIV-TV ABC NEWS 4 – CHARLESTON, SC Character attacks online made Emily want to die. A failed suicide attempt showed her why she should live. Emily is a young woman with a personal story of bullying, mental health issues and attempted suicide. When she began to talk about it, people listened. Over the past 3 years, Emily has given over 100 speeches across the country, offering hope for those with mental illness and thoughts of suicide. People telling her their stories led Emily to create The Invisible Illnesses website, a platform that allows people to be heard and encourages them to fight. The site and its Facebook page received over 325,000 views in the first 5 months. “Prior to hearing you, I had constant suicidal thoughts,” one young person told her. “Then I reached out to my parents – thank you for saving my life.” 28 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

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TAMMY VESEY WQAD NEWS 8 – THE QUAD CITIES, IA/IL Tammy is an USAF veteran determined to lift up the lives

of young women in Rock Island, IL. In 2012, a few girls at Rock Island High reached out to her for help putting on a talent show. She saw this as an opportunity to change their lives. The talent show is now an annual event called “Heroes Among Us,” that celebrates Black History Month and heroes in the Quad City Area. She also built a mentoring group that completes community service, participates in educational seminars, and organizes a “Phenomenal Women” event. “We try to build the young ladies up, so that by the time they graduate, they know that they can do what they set their mind to,” Vesey says.

MARY LU WALKER WETM – ELMIRA, NY With a song in her heart and a smile on her face, Mary Lu has traveled the world to entertain and educate children for nearly 5 decades. In 1970, she began writing and performing songs for children. She’s recently begun singing to seniors as well, bringing life, levity, and happiness. She’s accomplished it all with a $2 guitar she bought from a second-hand store. Walker’s goal – no matter her audience – is to always connect with those present. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said: “Music is the universal language,” with Mary Lu that language is delivered, received, and experienced in perfect harmony.

RUSS AND SHEILA WOLFF WKOW – MADISON, WI Russ and Sheila have turned their grief into action since their daughter, Aly, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer as a teenager and died at the age of 20. Her dream was to find a cure. They started the Aly Wolff Foundation to honor her memory. In 5 years, they've raised over $600,000 for the Carbone Cancer Center. That funding allowed scientists to grow neuroendocrine tumors. Russ and Sheila worked closely with doctors and researchers to make this groundbreaking research possible. The lab has also started clinical trials on humans, putting them one step closer to treatments and a cure to neuroendocrine cancer. Their resilience is leading the fight against the disease and carrying on Aly’s legacy.

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1st Mid Illinois Bank & Trust Allegheny Intermediate Unit Altra Federal Credit Union Antero Resources AT&T-Bay Area Bank of America BD BNY Mellon Bowen McKenzie Bowen Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft Capital One CenturyLink Charles Schwab Foundation Chatham University Cheasepeake Utilities Chemung Canal Trust Chevron Energy Christiana Care Cincinnati Rotary Club Citizens Energy Group 32 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

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CATHY BATTLE HIGHMARK HEALTH, MONROEVILLE, PA Working with her husband, Pastor Phillip Battle Jr., Cathy is active in the community through their ministry, located in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. She believes that one who has been blessed in life should help and encourage less fortunate people, especially families with children and seniors that are living on the fringes of society. Cathy and her husband started the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank in 2012 after learning that 1 in 3 American families struggle to provide diapers for their babies. In three years, the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank has supplied 180,000 diapers to more than 35 agencies. Cathy's mission is to raise the public's awareness of the diaper crisis throughout Western Pennsylvania.

JESSICA L. BIER DELOITTE — SAN FRANCISCO, CA Jessica serves as VP of the Board of Directors for the San Francisco

Education Fund (SFEF) and is the Bay Area leader of Deloitte’s Courageous Principals leadership program. This work aligns with Jessica’s belief that the local and business community should invest in our public schools. The SFEF’s mission is to harness the power of the community to help equip every public school student with the skills to succeed. During her three years on the board she has helped re-energize board engagement, is assisting the work to re-imagine the school and corporate partnership and helping increase the number of volunteers. Courageous Principals develops skills in public school leaders to create change in their schools.

MATT BROWN CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL Matt is a tenacious supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the most expensive disease in America, costing upward of $259 billion in 2016. Matt has held multiple seats with the Greater Illinois Chapter for the last 6 years including board member, Executive Committee member, Community Grant Task Force member and Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Captain. Matt also serves as an advocate, joining with others across the nation to persuade Congress to make Alzheimer’s disease a national priority. He is also a consistent volunteer in his company’s signature Association fundraiser, Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days®. DANIELLE CARNICOM AT&T, SAN DIEGO, CA Passionate about people and community, Danielle is an Executive Board Member for AT&T Pioneers and a member of 12 AT&T Employee Resource Groups. She annually supports Susan G. Komen San Diego by walking, raising over $14,000. Carnicom supports LGBT and human rights efforts through AT&T’s LEAGUE as a 4-time Dining Out for Life Ambassador, raising awareness and funds for local HIV/AIDS programs. As a coordinator for San Diego’s Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon, she raises funds providing financial literacy and career readiness programs for youth. As Pioneers’ Sleeping Mats for the Homeless Project’s National Chair, Carnicom leads volunteers across the country in recycling used plastic and crocheting it into mats used by local homeless communities. KRIS DECKER DELOITTE INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Kris Decker offers his expertise to support the Broad Ripple Village Association (BRVA) and the Boys & Girls Club Wheeler Dowe. As Treasurer of the BRVA, a 501c3 not-for profit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Broad Ripple, Decker manages the organization’s funds and accounting. He also oversees fundraising events throughout the year and helps facilitate Deloitte’s Impact Day event in the Broad Ripple community. In addition, Decker serves as VP of the Boys & Girls Club Wheeler Dowe Advisory Board. He also facilitates their annual golf outing fundraiser. He has served on the board since 2010. DESIREE DOWLING UNITEDHEALTHCARE, NEWARK, DE Desiree has worked for UnitedHealthcare since its inception in 2007, and throughout her career, her passion has been making a difference in people’s lives both professionally and personally. As the Co-founder and COO of the Mark J. Dowling Foundation, Inc., she supports patients, survivors and caregivers affected with sarcoma and other rare cancers. The Foundation, established in 2013 as a result of her husband Mark’s cancer diagnosis, provides education, financial support and holistic encouragement throughout the Delaware community. Their Foundation has helped over 100 patients, survivors and caregivers, donated over $5,000 in financial support, and motivated over 850 community members and volunteers. JUDY ELLIS FLORIDA BLUE, JACKSONVILLE, FL Judy is known throughout Florida Blue as the go to person for

volunteerism. Ellis has spent the past 20 years organizing community service events and creating programs that employees across the company participate in each year. It started with the simple idea that children in foster care should receive an Easter basket. This year more than 1,800 children received an Easter basket donated by Florida Blue volunteers because of Judy’s efforts. Since joining the organization, Ellis has rallied her fellow employees to make an astounding 40,000 individual charitable touch points through programs that she created. Not only does Judy selflessly give her time, talent, and treasure, but she uses her conviction and passion to instill a spirit of giving among her peers. 34 • Jefferson Awards Foundation

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MATT GIBSON REED SMITH LLP, HOUSTON, TX At the age of 17, Matt was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Although he has been disease free now for 23 years, his passion to find a cure for blood cancers still persists today. To this end, Matt has served as a volunteer with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) for the past 12 years, on the Board of Trustees for both the Oklahoma and Gulf Coast Chapters, as well as serving on the LLS National Board. Through his service, Gibson has raised substantial funds for LLS-sponsored research programs and spread awareness through various speaking engagements. This past year, he led a corporate team that raised over $8,000 for LLS’s Light the Night Walk in Houston. NANCY MCCURRACH USW, PORT COQUITLAM, BC, CANADA Nancy founded Tri-Cities Refugee Welcome Wagon, a group of friends and co-workers who felt compelled to help Syrian and Turkish refugees who are making Port Coquitlam their new home. The group raised $4,500 to pay for refugees’ urgent medical issues and to buy family staples. Beyond that, the group befriends and supports their new neighbors by eating meals with them, driving them to school, and teaching them English. The goal is to make refugees feel welcome in the community. Nancy is a four-time cornea transplant recipient due to a rare disease called Keratoconus. Despite her own adversity, she volunteers tirelessly at many community organizations, including a group that uplifts women and girls who struggle with poverty and addiction. PATRICIA MILLER CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM, WILMINGTON, DE Patricia Miller, PA-C, is a physician assistant with the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Christiana Care Health System. Patricia is dedicated to community service in Delaware, raising funds and awareness about the importance of childhood cancer research. Miller co-founded the non-profit organization, “Kids Runway for Research, Inc,” which has donated over $100,000 to the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders for childhood cancer research. Patricia was able to see first-hand the devastating effects a cancer diagnosis can have on a family, which drives her passion and motivation in continuing her work with the foundation. Professionally she helps patients with serious illnesses live the best possible quality of life in her work with palliative care. PATRICIA PRINGLE EXELON, PRINCE FREDERICK, MD Patricia has been volunteering with Christmas in April for over 10 years. She currently sits on the board of directors and serves on various committees for the organization. The mission of Christmas in April is to preserve and revitalize houses assuring that low income homeowners live in warmth, safety, and independence. She believes that the most rewarding part of supporting this organization is helping others to enjoy some of those blessings, and to see other volunteers experience this joy. In 2016, the organization’s goal was to improve 50 homes. With Patricia’s involvement along with other Exelon volunteers, they were able to exceed their goal by an additional seven homes. In 2016, Patricia and her team contributed more than 3,000 hours to the organization. MARK RYAN CITIZENS ENERGY GROUP, FISHERS, IN Mark has worked at Citizens Energy Group for 38 years. Throughout that time, he has contributed in numerous ways within his community. Over the past two years, Mark has served dinner weekly at the Dayspring Center, a homeless shelter. He also volunteers 2-3 hours a month, and has participated in multiple clean-up and remodeling projects at the center. For 10 years, Mark has been a committee member for a fundraiser called the Halloween Howl, which has provided over $400,000 to Dayspring, the Riley Children’s Foundation, and the ALS Association. In 2014, he helped coordinate and accompany his ALS-stricken friend on a dream-come-true, bucket list trip to the Grand Canyon, Palm Springs, and Northern California. GLADYS SARJI NATIONAL GRID, LINCOLN, RI In her role as Manager for Customer Satisfaction and Regulatory Compliance, Gladys Sarji corresponds with National Grid’s regulatory partners in both MA and RI, guiding her staff and providing timely support to consumer inquiries. She also takes time to volunteer within her community, taking a special interest in the RI Calvary Center in Woonsocket and Family Services of RI. Gladys oversees and chairs fund raising efforts for programs to benefit customers in RI such as clothing for children, blankets for folks without permanent housing, and meals for those in need. MARIANA SIERRA PG&E, CONCORD, CA Mariana currently serves as the Bay Area Affiliate lead for Future Leaders of America (FLA). Mariana has been a participant, facilitator, Camp Director and organizer of the annual youth leadership camp & college seminars held at UC Berkeley and UC Davis. Mariana’s involvement in FLA has provided positive role models, training, and experiences that have motivated Latino youth to graduate from high school. This year, Mariana has created an alumni network. Mariana recently completed the HOPE Leadership Institute, the first and only statewide leadership program specifically designed for professional Latinas in California. The Institute provides Latinas with vital skills, enabling them to create fundamental change within their local neighborhoods and across California. 35

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RODRIGO SINKO PAYSCOUT, SAN PAULO, BRAZIL Rodrigo Sinko aims to bring happiness to some of the less fortunate children in São Paulo, Brazil. For the past five years, Sinko has organized an effort to gather donations and raise funds for gifts to distribute on Children's Day (Dia das Crianças), which is celebrated on October 12th and Christmas Day. It is a small initiative that makes a huge impact, bringing tremendous joy and demonstrating to the children that the community is invested in them. Sinko is dedicated to this project because he knows these small gifts make a big difference. CJ SMITH CSX, JACKSONVILLE, FL Since 2010, CJ Smith has volunteered with Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that provides highly-trained assistance dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. In addition to raising puppies for the organization, he educates Veterans groups, social clubs, fraternal organizations, disability service providers, and educators on the benefits and availability of assistance dogs. He has also organized committees for four annual community fundraisers that significantly impact the Jacksonville community and support Canine Companions. Smith is Chair of the CSX Able Inclusion Group. DR. MATTHEW BOLTON & DR. EMILY WELTY PACE UNIVERSITY, ARVERNE, NY Emily Welty, PhD, is an assistant professor of Peace and Justice Studies and Dr. Matthew Bolton, PhD, is an associate professor of Political Science. When they got engaged, they agreed that their marriage would be not only to each other but to working to make the world a more peaceful and sustainable place. As former aid workers with NGOs and UN agencies responding to conflict and disasters around the world, they now teach classes that prepare students for public service careers in advocacy, peacebuilding and international development. They have also supported nonviolent protest movements in NYC. RACHAEL ZYSSET VODAFONE, QUEENS, NY Rachael is a volunteer figure skating coach for Figure Skating in Harlem. Their mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. The organization combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating. As a prior competitive figure skater, Zysset attributes her discipline, confidence, grace, health, and academic success to figure skating. As a volunteer coach, she instills the values of hard work and perseverance in young girls, explaining "If you fall, get back up."

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Students In Action

SIA trains young leaders, helping them discover the issues they care about and providing tools for maximum measurable impact. The top SIA team from each JAF region attends the National Ceremony. BANNER TEAMS BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL BLAINE, MN Blaine High School’s SIA Team is being recognized for incorporating leadership, engagement and impact into their service projects this school year. Blaine’s mission is to inspire leadership and promote volunteerism in their community. The SIA team served various populations including, elderly, refugees, elementary students, and those with special needs. As a result of their efforts, Blaine High School was able to contribute over 30,000 hours of service! Blaine’s largest fundraiser was, "Survivor,” which engaged all 3,000 students. In the end, roughly $2,500 was raised to benefit those affected by the war in Syria. BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE BRONX, NY The Bronx High School For Law and Community Service Jefferson Awards Students in Action Team is recognized for their community service work in the Bronx. This year, the Career Exploration Club came up with “Adopt-A-Block,” a program to regularly clean neighborhood blocks that have been neglected. “Adopt-The-Block’s” future goal is to expand to nearby schools and have students with different backgrounds and abilities understand what it means to give back and be part of the ‘bigger picture.’ CHICAGO ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL Cougars in Action is a student led organization dedicated to public service and volunteering. Severe budget cuts have made it harder to complete projects outside our school, but it hasn’t stopped our club from persevering. Our most notable project is the Snack Shack. It's in its 5th year, offering healthy snacks and drinks during the school day at very affordable prices. While students learn about healthier food options by shopping at the Snack Shack, this project also hones our club members’ marketing, management, and leadership skills that will help them make positive impacts around the Chicago community and provide confidence in their future careers. CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MULLICA HILL, NJ Clearview’s SIA team took advice from last year’s National Ceremony and focused on expanding their major projects, involving more community members in each event, and mentoring underclassmen to continue activating service projects in future years. Their largest projects addressed food insecurity, covering student’s medical expenses, and global oppression of girls. The team is most proud of their Humanitarian Awareness campaign, which aimed to bring awareness to marginalized groups in order to create a more diverse and accepting school climate. Clearview SIA strongly believes that anyone can change the world. COCOA BEACH JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL COCOA BEACH, FL During the '16-17 school year, the Cocoa Beach SIA team impacted the lives of others, putting service above self. Their service projects included raising funds for a young girl in Uganda to purchase food, clean water, education and health services; creating a petting zoo for children with special needs; and raising over $1,400 for their annual “Secret Santa” project. The team also collected 200 lbs. of food, 700 lbs. of recycling, over 145 toys and gifts, 500 books, and served over 290 meals. They also volunteered at local beach clean ups with Habitat for Humanity. In total, the team tracked over 23,000 service hours, generating a financial impact of over $543,000. COMPTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL COMPTON, CA Compton Early College’s JAF SIA team has 20 students. SIA members recognize that service can often be nameless, faceless, and sometimes thankless, yet they are committed to serving their community while creating a lasting effect among those who are impacted by their service. Students meet once a week to create projects that will have the most impact on their community based on the needs of the community. This year our SIA team was recognized for three service projects: S.T.E.A.M. Family Night, Second Hope, and For Giving Sake, impacting 347 individuals. FISHERS HIGH SCHOOL FISHERS, IN The Fishers HS SIA team is recognized this year because of new and innovative projects that engaged not only the student body but the whole community. Our theme and philosophy this year was “Providing the Basics.” The three main projects that we completed this year focused on the basic human necessities of food, shelter, and water. Our first project was a canned food drive. We asked shoppers at a grocery store to buy cans to feed our community. For the shelter project, we collected books for veterans who provide shelter for us every day. For the water project, we hosted a movie night to provide clean water for Flint, MI.

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FONTBONNE ACADEMY MILTON, MA Fontbonne Academy’s SIA team is recognized for their dedication to helping women and children affected by homelessness. The team chose to focus on homeless women in order to empower and give them the tools to succeed. 7,000 items were collected during their clothing drive and donated to four organizations. They held a prom dress drive, which collected 115 dresses to be donated to an organization called Belle of the Ball. In addition, they held a talent show called Sharing Hope to benefit “Bags of Hope,” a charity that distributes necessities to women who are victims of human trafficking. The talent show along with a Chipotle fundraiser raised over $1,000 for the charity. LAKE HIGH SCHOOL MILLBURY, OH Lake High School’s SIA team is recognized for its relentless pursuit to go “above and beyond.” Our club-style organization engages students from grades 8-12 in leadership training, fundraising, and awareness initiatives. Some of our work includes paying off the mortgage for one of our Flyer family members suffering though the final stages of breast cancer, a national anti-suicide and bullying initiative that affected 50,000 people and saved six lives, a hair donation drive that provided enough hair to make ten wigs for children with alopecia and cancer, and hunger prevention drives and distributions that helped to feed hundreds of families. PINE-RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL GIBSONIA, PA Pine-Richland High School’s Students In Action Peer 2 Peer Empowerment team strives to promote positivity and acceptance within the school and community. After losing several peers to suicide in one school year, the team made it their mission to move their school community in a positive direction, working tirelessly to share mental health education, break the stigma, and ensure every student is part of a safe and healthy environment. By starting a club, decorating the school with positive messages, providing a parent education night, and hosting a Color Run benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the team is confident they are saving lives. SAN MATEO HIGH SCHOOL SAN MATEO, CA San Mateo’s SIA team is recognized for their commitment to the expansion of service in their school and for their deep engagement with community partners and service agencies. Demonstrating growth and leadership, they inspired others to volunteer (driving 9,200 hours of service) and impacted an estimated 25,000 lives. This year a broader cross section of students volunteered outside of school. 50% of our school engaged in volunteerism, 22% over last year. The team raised $50,000, 32% over last year) to benefit over 15 organizations in the Bay Area. SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL SWANSEA, SC Swansea High School is located in a rural community in South Carolina. Our Students In Action team works to “Bridge the Gap of Poverty,” as 90% of the people in our district are at or below the poverty rate. Our primary mission is the fight against hunger. We have a student led food pantry that supplies boxes of food to families in need and also backpacks of food to children to take home on the weekends. We also perform multiple service projects in our community to improve the success rate of students from Pre-K to Graduation. This is our third year having an SIA team and we are very proud to represent the great state of South Carolina at the National Celebration! TOWER HILL SCHOOL WILMINGTON, DE The vision of the 2016-17 Tower Hill SIA team was to provide a variety of

service opportunities for the school community to engage a larger portion of the student body, creating a service-oriented culture and effecting change in the community. Social media and communication outlets were used to provide information and garner participation. The team raised over $500 at the annual “Hunger Games” dodgeball tournament to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys for the NOR Enterprise Turkey drive and $1,300 for Habitat for Humanity at their “Hoops for Habitat” basketball game. Through collaboration and teamwork, their efforts resulted in a financial impact of over $108,000.

2017 WINNING AMBASSADOR TEAM WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SEWELL, NJ Washington Township High School ewell, NJ 017 Washington Township has a long history of community service, and its SIA Leadership Team represents 2,200 students, teachers, and community members. Planting new seeds of service while working to expand existing initiatives, our SIA team logged over 144,000 service hours this year. We raised $53,000 for local families fighting life-threatening illnesses through the Helping Hands Hoagie Sale. We also completed “the Blanket Project” which sold handmade blankets to help a teacher battling cancer and distributed them to local shelters. We build bridges between diverse students while encouraging a lifelong commitment to service. AMBASSADOR TEAMS Brownsville Area High School - Pittsburgh, PA Charter School of Wilmington - Wilmington, DE) El Camino High School - San Francisco, CA

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Making an impact that matters Deloitte congratulates all the 2017 Jefferson Award recipients, including our Bay Area winner Jessica Bier. She helped improve student success through her work at the San Francisco Education Fund, as well as through her leadership in co-creating Courageous Principles, where she develops exceptional leaders in public education. Copyright ÂŠ 2017 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved