At the start of every academic year, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement celebrates and acknowledges students, faculty, staff, and community leaders working together to make an impact in our communities.
Awards honor service, community-engaged teaching, community-engaged research, collaborative projects, advocacy, and activism from the previous academic year.
Awards have been presented since 2014. Programs from the award ceremonies from 2024 to the present are included here.
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2026 Engage for Change Awards Program
Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
2026 Award Print: Hamilton Glass, Artist
Keynote Speaker: Hamilton Glass, Artist
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2025 Engage for Change Awards Program
Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
2025 Award Print: Alfonso Pérez Acosta
Keynote Address: Taylor Scott, Founder, RVA Community Fridges
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2024 Engage for Change Awards Program
Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
2024 Award Print: Niyah McGee
Keynote Speaker: Gina Lyles, Executive Director, The Hive
