2027 Prebys Leadership Awards

About The Leadership Awards

The Prebys Leadership Awards celebrate five individuals in San Diego County who are creating meaningful impact in the fields of: Health and well-being, Medical research, Youth success, and Arts and culture. Each recipient will receive a $100,000 award to accelerate their work and will be celebrated publicly for their leadership and impact.

Eligibility

• Be individuals (not an organization, group or pair of leaders)
• Be living
• Lead work in San Diego County
• Share the Prebys Foundation’s commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and dynamic future for all San Diegans
• Work in one of the following fields: Arts and Culture, Health and Well-being, Medical Research, or Youth Success
• Plan to remain in their current role and/ or field, serving San Diego County, for at least the next three years

Criteria

• Vision: The leader has a clear vision and actively advances it to improve the well-being of San Diegans.
• Courage: The leader demonstrates boldness and commitment to overcoming obstacles.
• Inspiration: The leader inspires others and creates pathways to take action.
• Belonging: The leader helps people feel like they belong and can shape their own futures.
• Impact: The leader and their work have improved the well-being of San Diegans.
• Timing: The leader’s work is highly relevant and will be for years to come.

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