Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Awards and Recognitions

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.

Pictured: 2018 Thornton Brook Leadership Award Winner D. Hayes Clement, Jr. and spouse.

The Thornton H. Brooks Leadership Award

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.

Honorees

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       

The Calvin A. Michaels Community Service Award

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.

Honorees

2008

Louise F. Brady
Lisa L. Bullock
Ann R. Lineweaver
Linda Sloan

2012

D. Hayes Clement

2010

Richard L. “Skip” Moore

2019

The Honorable Lawrence C. McSwain

2011

The Richard Strasser Family

2020

Joyce Dixon

Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School Improvement Award

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.

Honorees

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

Reid Phillips Community Leadership Award

Established in 2025

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.

Celebrating Excellence

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.

Community Foundation Announces Philanthropic Leadership Award

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.

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