GREATER PHILADELPHIA SOCIAL INNOVATIONS AWARDS

The Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards strategically involves Bucks, ChesteR, Delaware,Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties by hosting a selection and nomination committee from each county.

Voting for the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Awards is now open!

AWARD CATEGORIES

INNOVATIONS IN SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIES

SOCIAL INVESTORS: Innovative strategies driving capital to those who need it most.

SOCIETAL IMPACT. Innovative approaches that respond to the needs of people and society.

PARTNERSHIPS. Innovative cross-sector partnerships addressing complex social and environmental issues.

EQUITY and JUSTICE: Innovative models that ensure we live in a more equitable and just society.

INNOVATIONS IN SOCIAL MOBILITY

WORKFORCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Innovative models leading to earning a living wage, economic freedom, and community economic development.

EDUCATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Innovative ideas to develop new ways to advance education in novel and meaningful directions.

INNOVATIONS IN HUMAN SERVICES

COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. Innovative models leading to emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Innovative models leading to stable/permanent and sustainable housing.

INNOVATIONS IN HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Innovative models integrating Health Care with the Social Determinants of Health and/or models addressing fresh and clean air, drinking water, and sustainable land.

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION. Innovative providing affordable, accessible, and healthy food.

INNOVATIONS FROM YOUNG INDIVIDUALS

YOUNG PEOPLE: Innovative Models in Engaging Young People and/or Young People Social Innovators creating change and impact.