The Renaissance Award is presented annually by the Foundation to an outstanding individual for exemplary leadership in the nonprofit community. The Award was established in 2004 through an endowment created by John W. (“Jack”) Lund, a founding member of our foundation, and visionary community philanthropist, who passed away in 2010. Selection is based on qualities of commitment and accomplishment, including a talent in fostering collaborative relationships, and is intended to be used for personal renewal.

The Renaissance Award

The Renaissance Award is the Foundation’s signature prize, awarded annually to an outstanding individual for exemplary leadership in the nonprofit community. The Award was established in 2004 through an endowment created by a founding member of our foundation and a visionary donor -- John W. (“Jack”) Lund, who passed away in 2010 at age 90.

Selection is based on qualities of commitment and accomplishment, including a talent in fostering collaborative relationships. The award is intended to be used by the recipient for personal renewal through experiences such as travel or study.
This award honors the many creative people who lead our city’s arts, education, health, and social service agencies.
Our community is greatly enhanced by their contributions.

Past Honorees

2005 Patsy Lewis, Worcester Community Action Council

2006 Linda Cavaioli, YWCA of Central Massachusetts

2007 Dominick Marcigliano, Worcester East Side Community Development Corp.

2008 Maurice Boisvert, Youth Opportunities Upheld (YOU Inc.)

2009 Dennis Rice, Alternatives Unlimited

2010 Ron Hadorn, Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

2011 William Wallace, Worcester Historical Museum

2012 Jean McMurray, Worcester County Food Bank

2013 Kevin Bradley, Genesis Club

2014 Grace Carmark, Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance

2015 Frances Anthes, Family Health Center of Worcester

2016 Alex Zequeira, Nativity School

2017 T. Diago McClain, Worcester Pay It Forward

2018 Gordon Hargrove, Friendly House

2019 Parlee Jones, Abby's House

2020 Anh Vu Sawyer, Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA (awarded in 2021)

2021 Ernie Floyd, Unity Radio

2022 Tim Garvin, United Way of Central MA

2023 Dave McMahon, Dismas House