Dave Bing MVP Leadership Award
Ford Motor Company, with Executive Vice President and President of the Americas Mark Fields accepting on behalf of the company
The Dave Bing MVP Leadership Award is awarded annually to not more than two parties who have demonstrated long-term, outstanding contributions to causes focusing on character building and youth development within southeast Michigan.
John D. Scodellaro Builder Award
George S. Rogers, former CEO of Team Detroit and current Director of Global Business Development with WPP
The John D. Scodellaro Award is presented annually to not more than 2 outstanding supporters of Think Detroit PAL and its mission. Recipients may be past or current board members and/or their employers, corporate or individual donors, or foundations.
Dan Varner/ Mike Tenbusch Game Changer Award
Chief Ralph L. Godbee, Jr. of the Detroit Police Department
The Dan S. Varner/Mike Tenbusch “Game Changer” Award is awarded annually to one or more individuals who have demonstrated willingness to create a bold vision and take risks in the effort to make Detroit a great place to be a kid and raise a family. Specifically, the recipient is a coach, volunteer, community advocate, or anyone else who:
- Works or volunteers in the city of Detroit in an effort to improve the lives of Detroit young people
- Creates change or initiates new ways of overcoming obstacles
- Has a history of getting results
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