Profiles & Stories
We started with nearly 5,000 applications. Now, we have the Final Four -- four inspiring individuals who are connecting with others in their communities to form solutions and take action.
Read their stories, and get inspired!
The author of the paper that inspired the Make It Your Own Awards
TM reconsiders this question in light of
new philanthropic efforts that rely less on expert rule and more on the "real people."
What else is new?
Read more stories.
A growing number of people believe getting citizens more involved in the civic life and health of their communities must begin with citizens themselves. Read more about this unique approach to civic engagement in
Citizens at the Center by Cynthia Gibson.