Awards

 

Rishwain Social Justice Entrepreneuership Award

The Center for Community Partnerships is pleased to announce the first Rishwain Social Justice Entrepreneurship Award. The prize's primary goal is to publicly acknowledge UCLA students who work in collaboration with non-profit organizations to address social justice issues. Eligible applicants should demonstrate how their work with a nonprofit has made or is making a difference in social justice innovation and social entrepreneurship. Local, national, and international collaborations are welcome to apply. Read more

Distinguished Community Leader Award

In recognition of an individuals' extraordinary commitment to the well being of Los Angeles and for nurturance and support of UCLA’s relationship with the broader community, the Center for Community Partnerships annually recognizes such a community leaders’ contributions. These individuals have a lifelong dedication to public service in Los Angeles and California and have played a significant leadership role in connecting the university to the community.

Distinguished Community Leader Award Recipients

• 2008 – Elise Buik, President and CEO of United Way, Greater Los Angeles
• 2007 – Alan I. Rothenberg, Chairman of the Board, 1st Century Bank, Los Angeles
• 2006 – Jack Weiss, Council Member, Council District 5, City of Los Angeles
• 2005 – Mark Ridley-Thomas, Assembly member, Assembly District 48, Los Angeles

Ann C. Rosenfield
Distinguished Community Partnerships Prize

We wish to thank the Ann C. Rosenfield Foundation for 5 years of generous support in recognition of the contributions of our Community Partnerships.