| Collaboration | |
| 2006 | Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative - $75,000
A consortium of neighborhood-based community development organizations, DECC was recognized for leveraging more than 30 stakeholders to construct the Conner Creek Greenway with an all-volunteer staff. Three Lakes Association - $25,000 A leading conservation organization dedicated to the Chain of Lakes watershed in Antrim County, TLA was recognized for bringing a diverse group of partners together, which resulted in a model to predict the effects of land use changes on water quality. |
| 2004 | Southwest Detroit Business Association -- $75,000
Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula -- $25,000 |
| 2003 | Mayor's Time -- $75,000
Woodward Avenue Action Association -- $25,000 |
| Leadership | |
| 2006 | Warren/Conner Development Coalition - $50,000
This award is given to the organization that demonstrates the clearest vision and strategy for the leadership development of its board members, executives and key staff members. Warren/Conner was recognized for its unique and ambitious succession plan which was facilitated by the successful decentralization of its organization. |
| 2004 | Michigan Nonprofit Association -- $100,000 |
| 2003 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan -- $100,000 |
| Special Achievement | |
| 2006 | Guidance Center - $50,000
The Guidance Center recognized that adult success in employment, particularly during an economic crisis, is rooted in early childhood education and childcare. At the same time, the loss of high-paying jobs will force more families to send both parents into the workforce…further increasing the need for childcare options. The Guidance Center was honored for bringing accessible, affordable, quality child-care to families in economic recovery. Lighthouse Of Oakland County - $50,000 Lighthouse of Oakland County was the co-recipient for providing a continuum of services and training to help people build skills they need to achieve and maintain economic and personal self-sufficiency. |
| Sustainablity | |
| 2006 | Habitat For Humanity Of Oakland County - $100,000
This award is given to the non-profit organization that has best achieved organizational financial stability through the planning and attainment of a diversified revenue base. Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County was selected for its success in diversifying its fundraising initiatives through an aggressive and targeted plan that significantly increased donors and sponsors. |
| 2004 | Inland Seas Education Association -- $60,000
Detroit Science Center -- $40,000 |
| 2003 | Inner-city Christian Federation -- $50,000
Michigan Opera Theatre -- $50,000 |
