2025 Larry A. Rice Community Service Award 

Description:  The Larry A. Rice Community Service Award recognizes one exceptional individual who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to servicing the community. 

Nominees are recommended by friends, family, or colleagues, or may self-nominate. Applications are evaluated by a committee composed of board members, program staff, volunteers, and community partners. Each application is reviewed using a standardized scoring rubric.

Following independent review, the evaluation team meets to reach consensus on awardees. 

Awards:  Commemorative Plaque & Certificate honoring service and up to (2) tickets to attend the 2025 Building Bridges Annual Fundraising Gala to be held on October 11, 2025. 

Nominations due by: September 17, 2025

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Nominees must be 18 years of age or older 

2.  Meet the community service criteria to include impact on the community, commitment and dedication, leadership and initiative, collaboration and teamwork, innovation and creativity, and overall contributions and personal growth. 

2025 David A. Campbell Scholarship Award 

Description: The David A. Campbell Scholarship Award recognizes one exceptional high school senior and one college student who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, perseverance in overcoming challenges, and a commitment to leadership and service.

Applications are now being accepted. Applications are evaluated by a scholarship committee composed of board members, program staff, volunteers, and community partners. Each application is reviewed using a standardized scoring rubric that considers academic excellence, resilience, leadership, and alignment with our program’s values, and personal story.

Following independent review, the evaluation team meets to reach consensus on awardees. 

Awards: One student from each category (high school and college) will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship, with winners formally recognized at our Annual Fundraising Gala to be held on October 11, 2025. (two complimentary tickets provided) 

Nominations due by: September 30, 2025

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Nominees must be 2025-2026 school year graduating high-school seniors or actively enrolled college students. 

2.  Meet the academic performance criteria provided in the application