Five individuals have been awarded $100,000 for their work to improve their communities and the world. From promoting entrepreneurship in Detroit to uplifting the lives of thousands of Chinese orphans, this year’s Purpose Prize winners are working on community-based issues from the ground up—and getting results.
Now in its sixth year, The Purpose Prize has recognized more than 300 winners and fellows for making extraordinary contributions in their encore careers. Learn more about The Prize.
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Jenny Bowen - Half the Sky Foundation
Winner of the Purpose Prize for Intergenerational Innovation, sponsored by AARP – Bowen is uplifting the lives of thousands of Chinese orphans. Watch Jenny’s video.
Randal Charlton - TechTown
Charlton promotes entrepreneurship in Detroit as a means to create jobs and revitalize the struggling city. Watch Randal’s video.
Nancy Sanford Hughes - StoveTeam International
Hughes helps save people in the developing world from catastrophic injury, even death, by replacing the traditional open cooking fire with an efficient stove. Watch Nancy’s video.
Wanjiru Kamau - African Immigrant & Refugee Foundation
Kamau helps African immigrants – especially teenagers – adjust to a vastly different life in the United States. Watch Wanjiru’s video.
Edward Mazria - Architecture 2030
Mazria is driving the building sector toward dramatically reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Watch Edward’s video.