Skidmore Prize

✨We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Skidmore Prize!✨

Do you know a nonprofit professional superstar who deserves special recognition? We wanna hear about 'em!

The annual Skidmore Prize honors four young professionals whose work for local nonprofits makes our community a better place for all people. Click here to learn more about the Skidmore Prize — including eligibility criteria and general guidelines — and to submit your nomination.


More about the Skidmore Prize

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


Next fall, our four Skidmore Prize winners will enjoy special recognition throughout the Give!Guide campaign for their contributions and hard work. Skidmore Prize winners are the embodiment of community dedication, a testament to the power of passion and purpose. We honor not just their achievements but the potential in all of us to make a meaningful difference.


Winners of the Skidmore Prize must be under the age of 36 and work full-time for a local nonprofit.

2024 Prize Winners
Audreona  Mullens Audreona Mullens

31, Director of Regional Organizing at Family Forward Oregon

As director at Family Forward Oregon, Audreona Mullens is on a mission to solve problems, advocate for moms, and make real change for Oregon caregivers.

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Celess Roman Celess Roman

30, Program Director at Clackamas Service Center

At just five years old, Celess Roman faced the threat of her mother’s deportation, sparking a commitment to advocacy and a career dedicated to supporting Portland’s low-income and vulnerable communities.

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Anna-Liza Victory Anna-Liza Victory

30, Oregon Land Justice Project Manager at Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts

Oregon’s Indigenous tribes face a legacy of displacement. The Oregon Land Justice Project, led by Anna-Liza Victory, works to return land and foster partnerships with tribes. Victory is dedicated to advancing land justice and Indigenous access to land.

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Charles Grant Charles Grant

29, Producing Director at Portland Playhouse

Charles Grant, is transforming Portland’s theater scene. As Producing Director at Portland Playhouse, he brings powerful stories to life, fostering connection and change. Celebrate his journey and contributions to our community!

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