| GREATER PHILADELPHIA – On Thursday, January 30, 2025, The Social Innovations Journal (SIJ) hosted the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards (www.philadelphiainnovationawards.com) where Greater Philadelphia’s Social Sector Leaders presented the 2025 66 Finalists and Winners (https://www.philadelphiainnovationawards.com/2025-awards) selected through an open nomination and voted upon by over 7000 residents of Greater Philadelphia.
Nicholas Torres, Co-Founder of the Social Innovations Journal stated, “these awards honor our region’s most passionate social innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers whose work and social impact too often goes unacknowledged, yet their efforts are what makes our communities across Greater Philadelphia the thriving region of innovation and opportunity they are for all people. We are very honored to again welcome Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties into the process.” Tine Hansen-Turton, Co-Founder stated “the 2025 awards represent 12 years of The Greater Philadelphia Innovations Awards where we have introduced over 800 Social Innovators.” The Social Innovation Awards have been sponsored by the regions organizational social sector leaders including: Woods System of Care; The Science Center; Patricia Kind Family Foundation; The Montgomery County Foundation Inc.; The Foundation for Delaware County; Homestead Smart Health Plans; Johnson Kendall Johnson; Legacy Treatment Services; Vanguard; Regional Foundation; harp-weaver LLC; Chester County United Way; UPENN Social Policy and Practice; UPenn GSE; and Graduate Philadelphia. The Winners are… 1st: Tanya Morris, Mom Your Business SOCIETAL IMPACT: Innovative approaches that respond to the needs of people and society 1st: Kristin Motley, HealthEducated PARTNERSHIPS: Innovative cross-sector partnerships addressing complex social and environmental issues 1st: The Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership EQUITY and JUSTICE: Innovative models that ensure we live in a more equitable and just society 1st: Kyle McIntyre, U.D.T.J. WORKFORCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Innovative models leading to earning a living wage, economic freedom, and economic community development 1st: Paula Fasciano, Bake Ability EDUCATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Innovative ideas to develop new ways to advance education in novel and meaningful directions 1st: Jennifer Sybrant, Congreso de Latinos Unidos COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. Innovative models leading to emotional, psychological, and social well-being 1st: Danielle Griffith, The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Innovative models leading to stable/permanent and sustainable housing. 1st: Kimberly Krauter, HDC MidAtlantic HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT: Innovative models integrating Health Care with the Social Determinants of Health and/or models addressing fresh and clean air, drinking water, and sustainable land. 1st: Carol Simmons, Black Farmers Co-Operative HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION. Innovative providing affordable, accessible, and healthy food. 1st: Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard YOUNG PEOPLE: Innovative Models in Engaging Young People and/or Young People Social Innovators creating change and impact. 1st: Rohit Lobo and Nethra Ramesh, Project Clean Slate |
The theme of the awards, “Achieving a More Just Society,” recognizes organic leadership who re-envision the challenges that communities face and find innovative solutions to reshape communities. Social Innovators create change through innovative programs, policies, and by revolutionizing realities to bring us all forward to a more equitable and inclusive tomorrow — today. Nikolaj Hansen-Turton, Manager of The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards, stated “The theme of the 2025 Awards represents the idea that genuine innovation is propelled by the social sector, and through this innovation, changemakers create a more balanced and fair society.”
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