Tagged As Social Innovator in Residence

Victoria Jones’ social innovation work centers Black joy, activism, and community building in Memphis.

Grinnell College is accepting nominations from across the globe for the 2021 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize. The College awards the Grinnell Prize annually to individuals who show creativity, commitment and extraordinary accomplishment in effecting positive change.

Grinnell Prize Winner Shafiq R. Kahn, through his work with EMPOWER PEOPLE, strives to eradicate bride trafficking in India and to empower girls and women affected by trafficking.

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, President Kington will award the 2018 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize to Mélanie Marcel, founder and CEO of SoScience.

The founder and director of Essie Justice Group, which supports women with loved ones in prison, will receive the Grinnell Prize and share her experiences.

Grinnell College seeks nominations for $100,000 Innovator in Social Justice Prize. Nominations are due by midnight on Oct. 9, 2017.

The group mobilizes women with incarcerated loved ones to fight for criminal justice reform.

The Grinnell Prize is the largest award given by any U.S. college in recognition of social justice.

Grinnell College is accepting nominations for the 2017 Grinnell Prize through Oct. 9, 2016.

College awards $100,000 prizes to Deborah Ahenkorah and Maria Vertkin.