The Prebys Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2026 Prebys Leadership Awards.
Donor Name: Prebys Foundation
State: California
County: San Diego County (CA)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 06/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Prebys Leadership Awards celebrate five individuals in San Diego County who are creating meaningful impact in the fields of:
- Health and well-being
- Medical research
- Youth success
- Arts and culture.
Funding Information
Each of the five recipients will receive a $100,000 award to accelerate their work and will be celebrated publicly for their leadership and impact.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, nominees must:
- Be individuals, not groups or organizations
- Be living residents of San Diego County
- Work in one or more of the eligible focus areas
- Be nominated by someone familiar with their leadership and work.
Criteria
Nominations are evaluated on two main dimensions: the leader themselves and their work.
- About the Leader
- Purpose. The leader has a clear vision, the drive to achieve their goals, and the ability to inspire others to take action toward meaningful change
- Belonging. The leader and their work promote welcoming and respectful spaces where everyone feels valued. They uplift diverse voices, engage in and encourage meaningful participation and strengthen collaboration across San Diego’s communities
- Opportunity. The leader actively works to remove barriers and expand access so all San Diegans can achieve well-being and thrive — regardless of their background
- About the Leader’s Work
- Innovation. The leader advances a creative and culturally relevant solution(s) to address a widespread or deeply rooted challenge within existing institutions, practices, or systems
- Impact. The leader has made substantial progress in addressing challenges facing San Diego; and their work does or will enhance the well-being of a significant number of San Diegans
- Scalability. The leader’s work addresses a timely and significant issue and public recognition could expand its impact, support replication, or inspire others.
For more information, visit Prebys Foundation.
