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Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award

Greater Winston-Salem Development Corp

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Sponsor: Duke Energy

Funder: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. (in partnership with Winston-Salem Chamber)

Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Greater Winston-Salem area, North Carolina

Purpose: Recognizes the efforts of a person or group that demonstrates outstanding volunteerism and community service. The award is a tribute to those who make a difference in the community by using time, talent, and compassion to positively impact the lives of others.

Focus Areas:

  • Outstanding volunteer service
  • Civic participation over a 12-month period
  • Community service and citizenship
  • Recipients help foster a culture of citizenship and service that acts as a catalyst for others to become involved in civic and social activities

Award Presentation: The award is presented annually at the Winston-Salem Chamber's Annual Meeting (historically held in November)

Contact Information:

  • Address: 525 Vine Street, Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: 336-728-9200
  • Email: info@winstonsalem.com

Recent Recipients:

  • 2018: Gary Green
  • 2017: Lee French
  • 2016: Doug Maynard
  • 2015: Marty & Ben Tennile
  • 2014: John Burris
  • 2013: Walter McDowell
  • 2012: Claudette Weston
  • 2011: Jeff Smith
  • 2010: J.D. Wilson
  • 2009: Rence Callahan
  • 2008: Susan Ivey
  • 2007: Michael Wells
  • 2006: Michael Lischke
  • 2005: Harold Martin
  • 2004: Edwin Welch

How to Apply

Application Process

Nominators must complete an online nomination form to submit a candidate for the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.

Process:

  • The selection committee will contact the nominee if any additional information is needed

  • Nominations are accepted via online form
  • What Greater Winston-Salem Development Corp actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    6
    Total given
    $122K
    Median grant
    $12K
    Range
    $6,200–$59K
    • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Greater Winston-Salem Inc · Winstonsalem, NC

      Entrepreneurial

      $59K

    • Goler Community Development Corpora · Winstonsalem, NC

      Entrepreneurial

      $25K

    • Winston Starts · Winstonsalem, NC

      Entrepreneurial

      $15K

    • Communidad Mujer Valiosa · Winstonsalem, NC

      Entrepreneurial

      $9,000

    • SG Atkins Community Development Cor · Winstonsalem, NC

      Entrepreneurial

      $7,500

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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