Every year the Bridge Builder Awards gathers leaders who do more than succeed in their fields; they build pathways for others to cross.
Why bridge builders matter
Communities thrive when someone chooses connection over division. The awards honor leaders of influence and impact who invest in the next generation, reconcile divided groups, and turn their platforms into bridges for service.
The honoree journey
Honorees are nominated, reviewed and confirmed through a phased journey of documentation, interview and celebration at the annual ceremony. Families, colleagues and communities gather to witness lives of service recognized on stage.
Nominations for the next class of Bridge Builder honorees open through the university's awards portals. Know a leader who builds bridges? Their story deserves the stage.