With decades of energy and passion ahead of them, 5 people will win The Purpose Prize® - and $100,000 each - for improving their communities and the world.
See what’s possible in the second half of life by learning more about how previous Purpose Prize winners, all in their encore careers, solve critical problems in education, health care, the environment, and more.
To learn more visit www.encore.org
Judith Broder - The Soldiers Project
Broder, a psychiatrist, created The Soldiers Project to support free, confidential, unlimited therapy to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan – and their families. Watch Judith’s video.
Don Coyhis - White Bison
Coyhis developed Wellbriety, a substance abuse recovery program that taps the power of Native American culture, tradition, and community to help heal his people. Watch Don’s video.
Henry Liu - Freight Pipeline Company
Liu found a way to transform fly ash – a toxic byproduct of burning coal – into bricks that look and function like the ones made of clay. “Green” bricks are now in production in 11 countries. Watch Henry’s video.
Elizabeth & Stephen Alderman - Peter C. Alderman Foundation
The Aldermans honor their son, killed on 9/11, by bringing mental health treatment to more than 100,000 trauma victims in nine countries around the world. Watch the Alderman’s video.
Timothy Will - Foothills Connect
Will brought broadband to his Appalachian community, then linked local farmers and chefs through an online ordering system, lifting the areas economy. Watch Tim’s video.
Marcy Adelman - Openhouse
Adelman advocates for affordable, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender-friendly senior housing and trains service providers to better support LGBT elderly. Watch Marcy’s video.
Connie Siskowski - American Association of Caregiving Youth
Memories of caring for her ill grandfather as a child drove Connie to support other youth caregivers taking on adult responsibilities. Watch Connie’s video.
James Smallwood - The Choice Is Yours
Formerly homeless and addicted to drugs, James is now fulfilling a promise to help others stay off the streets. Watch James’ video.
Ann Higdon - Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS)
Inspired by her own tough childhood and one teacher’s kind words, Ann helps high school dropouts get diplomas – and marketable jobs skills to turn their lives around. Watch Ann’s video.
Duncan Campbell - Friends of the Children
Campbell created and runs Friends of the Children to provide at-risk kids a caring adult in their lives from age 5 or 6 until they approach adulthood themselves. Watch Duncan’s video.