Boys Hope Girls Hope Excellence Awards

The Boys Hope Girls Hope Excellence Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations which demonstrate and support hope and success for their colleagues, affiliates, communities, our young people, and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network.

Excellence Awards are presented annually at dinner and ceremony held during the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Leadership Gathering. Nominations are now being accepted for 2023 Hero of Hope and Legacy of Hope honorees. The nomination deadline is February 17, 2023. The 5th Annual Excellence Awards will be presented on the evening of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Vatterott Award

The Boys Hope Girls Hope Vatterott Award, named for its inaugural recipient John Vatterott, celebrates the legacy and impact of an extraordinary visionary—an exemplary man or woman for others—whose generosity, determination and philanthropic support has sustained the vital work of Boys Hope Girls Hope on behalf of scholars, collegians and children in need.

Partner in Hope Award

The Boys Hope Girls Hope Partner in Hope Award is for a university, college, or other institution dedicated to creating pathways of awareness, access, and affordability for Boys Hope Girls Hope scholar advancement in their academic journeys.

Hero of Hope Award

The Boys Hope Girls Hope Hero of Hope Award is for an outstanding affiliate team member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the success of their affiliate, scholars, and the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network.

Legacy of Hope Award

The Boys Hope Girls Hope Legacy of Hope Award is for two members of our alumni community who exemplify the spirit of being well-educated, career-ready, and community-minded.