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Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award

Greater Winston-Salem Inc

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Overview

Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award

Funder: Duke Energy / Greater Winston-Salem Inc.

Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Purpose: Recognizes the efforts of a person or group that demonstrates outstanding volunteerism and community service. It 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.

Award Recognition: Recipients help foster a culture of citizenship and service that acts as a catalyst for others to become involved in civic and social activities.

Evaluation Period: The award recognizes outstanding volunteer service and civic participation over a 12-month period.

Presentation: The Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award is presented at the Winston Salem Chamber's Annual Meeting (historically held in November).

Previous 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
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 525 Vine Street, Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

  • Phone: 336-728-9200

  • Email: info@winstonsalem.com
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nominations are submitted through an online form. The selection committee will contact the nominee if any additional information is needed.

    Submission Method: Online nomination form (vfb id=14)

    What Greater Winston-Salem Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    17
    Total given
    $232K
    Median grant
    $15K
    Range
    $6,045–$20K
    • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Winstonsalem, NC; Clemmons, NC; Germanton, NC.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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

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