The Steve Patterson Award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them. Each year we anticipate a spirited competition. Winners will join this already impressive list of past champions.
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Philadelphia Eagles Youth Partnership (2005)
Helping kids reach their potential, bringing health and educational resources to more than 50,000 children each year who are facing '4th and long' odds.
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Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation (2006)
Created to service the greater Jacksonville area through strategic, financial, networking and volunteer support for disadvantaged youth.
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Moyer Foundation (2007)
Providing comfort and support to children enduring a time of profound physical, emotional or financial distress.
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Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation (2007)
Serving Memphis youth through education and mentoring.
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San Francisco Giants Community Fund (2008)
Using the baseball platform to inform and enrich communities in areas such as education, violence prevention and health.
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The Steve Nash Foundation (2008)
Dedicated to assisting underserved children in their health, personal development, education and enjoyment of life.
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Marvin Lewis Community Fund (2009)
Seeking to empower, educate and inspire individuals in the Greater Cincinnati region.
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Red Sox Foundation (2009)
Seeking to harness the passion fans have for the team and put that energy and commitment toward working to create positive change in their community.
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Dikembe Mutombo Foundation (2010)
Improving the quality of life for people of the Congo.
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U.S. Soccer Foundation (2010)
Focusing their efforts on supporting programs and field-building projects that improve the health and well-being of children.
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Cincinnati Reds Community Fund (2011)
Bringing youth baseball teams from the suburbs and the inner city together in the spirit of diversity, interaction and friendly competition.
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Brian Griese and Judi's House (2011)
Helping grieving children and families by offering grief counseling and peer support groups.
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Chicago White Sox Volunteer Corps (2012)
Bringing together thousands of fans, players, coaches, and club executives to assist underserved Chicago neighborhoods through volunteer work.
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Notah Begay III Foundation (2012)
Addressing the epidemics of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes impacting Native American children.
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Women's Sports Foundation (2012)
Advancing the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity.
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Past Winners
Sports Philanthropy Champions
The Patterson Award honors the legacy of Steve Patterson, whose outstanding basketball career was surpassed only by his giving heart, unwavering optimism, unifying leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of others.