Award Winners
greeNest
Furnishing homes for families moving from crisis into sustainable housing.
2023 www.greenestws.orgCancer Services, Inc.
Cancer Services is the Triad’s community of caring for people facing cancer and has served cancer patients in the community for 65 years.
2021 www.cancerservicesonline.orgSamaritan Ministries, Inc.
Samaritan Ministries provides food, shelter, and hope through Christian love.
2019 www.samaritanforsyth.orgGoodwill Industries of NWNC
Goodwill Industries creates opportunities for people to enhance their lives through training, workforce development services, and collaboration with other community organizations.
2017 www.goodwillnwnc.orgFinancial Pathways of the Piedmont
Financial Pathways provides services and resources to help individuals achieve financial wellbeing.
2015 financialpaths.orgCrisis Control Ministry
Crisis Control Ministry assists people in crisis to meet essential life needs and to become self-sufficient.
2013 www.crisiscontrol.orgThe Centers for Exceptional Children
The Centers for Exceptional Children offer comprehensive therapeutic care and education to empower exceptional children and their families.
2012 www.thecfec.orgCancer Services, Inc.
Cancer Services is the Triad’s community of caring for people facing cancer and has served cancer patients in the community for 65 years.
2011 www.cancerservicesonline.orgGoodwill Industries of NWNC
Goodwill Industries creates opportunities for people to enhance their lives through training, workforce development services, and collaboration with other community organizations.
2010 www.goodwillnwnc.orgForsyth Jail & Prison Ministries
Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries uses Christ’s love and forgiveness to transform lives and break the cycle of crime and punishment.
2009 www.forsythjpm.orgThe Shepherd Center of Greater Winston-Salem
The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is an interfaith ministry that promotes and supports successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities, and enrichment programs for older adults.
2008 www.shepherdscenter.orgSenior Services
Senior Services helps older adults remain at home for as long as possible and to help them live with dignity.
2007 www.seniorservicesinc.orgThe Fellowship Home of Winston-Salem
The Fellowship Home of W-S provides a structured residential setting for men recovering from substance use disorders.
2006 www.thefellowshiphome.orgHospice & Palliative Care Center
Trellis Supportive Care provides care to patients of all ages who are dealing with any potentially life-limiting illness.
2005 www.trellissupport.orgProdigals Community
Prodigals Community is a long-term substance abuse recovery program focused on spiritual growth, strong accountability, and providing the necessary tools for living drug and alcohol free.
2004Experiment in Self Reliance
ESR empowers social and economic self-reliance for working low-income and homeless.
2003 www.eisr.orgBethesda Center for the Homeless
Bethesda Center creates opportunities daily through emergency and supportive services, empowering individuals to live stable lives.
2002 www.bethesdacenter.orgCancer Services
Cancer Services is the Triad’s community of caring for people facing cancer and has served cancer patients in the community for 65 years.
2001 www.cancerservicesonline.orgSenior Services
Senior Services helps older adults remain at home for as long as possible and to help them live with dignity.
2000 www.seniorservicesinc.orgSecond Harvest Food Bank of NWNC
The Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC provides a food resource for a network of hundreds of food assistance programs across 18 counties in Northwest North Carolina.
1999 www.secondharvestnwnc.orgYWCA
The YWCA works to eliminate racism and empower women with unique programs and services designed to break down and eliminate systemic racism.
1998 www.ywcaws.orgHabitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
Habitat for Humanity assists local hard-working families who do not qualify for traditional mortgages to become homeowners.
1997 www.habitatforsyth.orgAmerican Red Cross NWNC Chapter
The Red Cross of NWNC helps to prevent, prepare for and respond to life-threatening emergencies.
1996 www.redcross.orgYMCA of Greater Winston-Salem
The YMCA of NWNC helps people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.
1995 www.ymcanwnc.orgGroup Homes of Forsyth County
Group Homes of Forsyth County serve adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and provide Community Navigating services.
1994 www.springwellnetwork.orgCONTACT Winston-Salem
Contact of W-S operated a crisis support hotline. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support.
1993Winston-Salem Enrichment Center
The W-S Enrichment Center supports adults living with an intellectual or developmental disability.
1992 www.enrichmentarc.orgForsyth Court Volunteers (now Forsyth Futures)
Forsyth Futures provides action-oriented data analysis and reporting services to organizations within Forsyth County.
1991 forsythfutures.orgSecond Harvest Food Bank of NWNC
The Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC provides a food resource for a network of hundreds of food assistance programs across 18 counties in Northwest North Carolina.
1989 www.secondharvestnwnc.orgCrisis Control
Crisis Control Ministry assists people in crisis to meet essential life needs and to become self-sufficient.
1988 www.crisiscontrol.orgSenior Services, Inc.
Senior Services helps older adults remain at home for as long as possible and to help them live with dignity.
1987 www.seniorservicesinc.orgYMCA of NWNC
The YMCA of NWNC helps people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.
1986 www.ymcanwnc.orgHospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Trellis Supportive Care provides care to patients of all ages who are dealing with any potentially life-limiting illness.
1985 www.trellissupport.org