Skidmore Prize

The inspiration for the name of this prize: The Skidmore Fountain in Portland’s Old Town, which bears this inscription: “Good citizens are the riches of a city.”


This fall, we celebrate four remarkable individuals doing exceptional work for Portland-area nonprofits. Each Skidmore Prize winner is the embodiment of community dedication, a testament to the power of passion and purpose.

Their stories of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to social causes leave us awestruck and motivated to do more. In recognizing their outstanding accomplishments, we honor not just their achievements but the potential in all of us to make meaningful differences.


Winners of the Skidmore Prize must be under the age of 36 and work full-time for a local nonprofit. Winners received their awards, including prizes of $4,000, at a special luncheon.

2011 Prize Winners
Temmecha Turner
Friends of the Children Friend 2 Why she chose to work...
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Ian Mouser
My Voice Music Executive Director Why he chose to work in the nonprofit...
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Jenn Cohen
The Circus Project Artistic/Executive Director Why she chose to work in the...
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Stephen Marc Beaudoin
PHAME Academy Executive Director Why he chose to work in the nonprofit...
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