Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
The Community Foundation’s memorial awards and recognitions play a vital role in honoring the legacy of individuals who have made a lasting impact on their communities. These tributes not only celebrate their contributions but also inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps. By preserving their memory through meaningful awards, the Community Foundation ensures that their values, vision, and influence continue to shape lives and foster positive change for years to come.
2025 Thornton Brooks Award presented to Reid Phillips by CFGG Board Chair Larry Czarda
The Thornton H. Brooks Leadership Award was named in honor of Thorton Brooks, a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and served as the Secretary during its early formative years. This award recognizes individuals who have devoted extraordinary volunteer service and leadership to the development of the Community Foundation.
1994 Joanne K. Bluethenthal
1994 Joseph F. Bond
1994 Joanne C. Cassel
1995 Carole W. Bruce
1998 John G. Scott
2000 Ann R. Lineweaver
2005 Ronald P. Johnson
2008 Robert E. Long
2010 The Hon. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
2011 Chester H. Brown, Jr.
2012 Cynthia E. Doyle
2013 Louise F. Brady
2014 The Hon. Henry Frye
2015 H. Michael Weaver
2016 Shirley T. Frye
2017 Joseph M. Bryan, Jr.
2018 D. Hayes Clement, Jr.
2019 John Englar
2020 Suresh Chandra
2025 Reid Phillips
This award pays tribute to those individuals in our community who have an interest in a healthy community that supports a great quality of life. They have dedicated their volunteer service to Greensboro and the larger community, thereby creating a better place for us to live and work.
2008
Louise F. Brady
Lisa L. Bullock
Ann R. Lineweaver
Linda Sloan
D. Hayes Clement
2010
Richard L. “Skip” Moore
The Honorable Lawrence C. McSwain
2011
The Richard Strasser Family
Joyce Dixon
This award is named in honor and in memory of the life and contributions of one of Guilford County’s, and North Carolina’s, most remarkable citizens – Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. Hugh Humphrey was an exceptional lawyer, civic leader and public servant, as demonstrated by earning the accolade as one of the Best Lawyers in America; having served in both the NC House and Senate; and having been a member and chair of both the Board of Trustees at Wake Forest University and UNC-Greensboro.
The Humphrey Award recognizes a school that designs and implements “a comprehensive school improvement plan that supports collaboration and leads toward improved student achievement.” A selection committee reviews specific academic metrics and considers how each school plans to engage the community, serve diverse student populations, and improve student outcomes. At the forefront of the partnership is the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, which manages the endowment provided by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and oversees the Award selection and recognition process.
2005 Northeast Guilford High School
2006 High Point Central High School
Walter Hines Page High School
2007 Eastern Guilford High School
2008 Ben L. Smith High School
2009 Northeast Guilford High School
2010 Northeast Guilford High School
Ben L. Smith High School
2011 Northern Guilford High School
2012 T. Wingate Andrews High School
2013 Walter Hines Page High School
2014 Southern Guilford High School
2015 James B. Dudley High School
2016 Eastern Guilford High School
2017 Southwest Guilford High School
2018 Lucy Ragsdale High School
2019 Southern Guilford High School
2020 Western Guilford High School
2021 Southwest Guilford High School
2022 Southeast Guilford High School
2023 High Point Central High School
2024 High Point Central High School
This award recognizes an outstanding professional advisor who demonstrates a deep commitment to philanthropy in both their professional practice and personal endeavors.
2024 Ron Johnson
Reid Phillips, in addition to his professional success as a trial and appellate lawyer and Managing Partner of the Brooks Pierce law firm, served as an exceptional and dedicated volunteer leader and generously offered his time and talent to multiple nonprofit organizations and community projects that improved the quality of life of Greensboro. For over 45 years, Reid Phillips served as a volunteer director, chairperson, and nonprofit leader for organizations and initiatives in Greensboro.
Discover the impactful stories behind the awards and recognitions given by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. From honoring visionary leaders to supporting community-driven initiatives, this section highlights the individuals and organizations making a difference in Greensboro and beyond. Explore how these accolades inspire progress and celebrate the legacy of those shaping our community’s future.
The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Prospective recipients are nominated by the organizations for which they serve, and the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium coordinates the awards for Guilford County.
Eastern High is the recipient of the 2025 Hubert B. Humphrey Jr. School Improvement Award. The Humphrey Award is designed to recognize a school that designs and implements “a comprehensive school improvement plan that supports collaboration and leads toward improved student achievement.”
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) has awarded estate planning attorney and civic leader with its inaugural Philanthropic Leadership Award. This award recognizes an outstanding professional advisor who demonstrates a deep commitment to philanthropy in both their professional practice and personal endeavors.