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The Dr. Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy was established by CMF and the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) in 1995 upon the retirement of Dr. Mawby as chairman and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The late Dr. Mawby was a founder and former chair of both CMF and MNA and led the creation of the Michigan Community Service Commission. This award honors an individual or family who has encouraged private action for the public good through philanthropy and demonstrated leadership in championing collaborative solutions for communities. Nominations will be accepted for a living individual or family with at least five years of philanthropy experience or active engagement. CMF trustees are not eligible for nomination. Download a blank form to preview the questions.
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2021 Award Recipients: Becky Ewing and Mariam Noland
Becky Ewing retired in 2021 from her role as executive director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City after a decade of service. Prior to serving as executive director, Becky served as a program officer and associate director. During her tenure she inspired and supported private action for public good, leading the organization through a strategic re-direction that resulted in a courageous new focus on systems change as a strategy to make impact on complex, entrenched community problems.
Mariam Noland became the founding president of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) in 1985. For over three decades, Mariam has led the community foundation to create and support countless transformational projects and programs to improve lives and unlock new opportunities for all in Southeast Michigan. Her leadership has been instrumental to Southeast Michigan, the state and our entire sector as we collectively seek to advance equitable, thriving communities.
All Previous Recipients:
2021: Becky Ewing and Mariam Noland
2019: John Erb
2018: John M. Frey, David G. Frey and Edward J. Frey, Jr. (Ted)
2017: Joe Hudson
2016: James A. Kelly
2015: Bill Smith
2014: David and Lynne Robinson
2013: Larry & Earlene Baum
2012: Bill and Madge Berman
2011: Jim and Donna Brooks
2010: Manal and Ghassan Saab
2009: Lauraine Hoensheid
2008: Bill Johnston and Ronda Stryker
2007: Hugo E. (Ted) Braun, Jr.
2006: Peter M. Wege
2005: Margaret Ann Riecker
2004: James C. Acheson
2003: Chuck and Stella Royce
2002: Larry Bratschie
2001: Charles E. Anderson
2000: Maggie Allessee
1999: Arthur W. Angood
1998: Hugh and Eileen Starks
1997: Hiland W. Hall
1996: Elizabeth Upjohn Mason
1995: Russell G. Mawby