Human Service Awards

Kris Knab Service Award

Kris Knab, beloved former executive director of UPHS Member Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. and founding board member of UPHS passed away at 67 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on July 19, 2018. UPHS established the Kris Knab Service Award to be presented to a nonprofit professional annually who possesses a compassion and desire to assist others with a demonstrated background and commitment to building a stronger community through their service and leadership.

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21st Century Council's Kaufman and Gant Awards

Roger Kaufman, Ph.D. and James L. “Jack” Gant, Ph.D. are two nationally and internationally recognized scholars in their fields. Jack served as he first African-American dean of the FSU College of Education. Roger retired from the College of Education as Professor Emeritus. In addition to their word-wide speaking, consulting and training activities, both men have given much time, energy and expertise to their local community. They were integral in the establishment of the 21st Century Council 30 years ago as a non-partisan coalition of citizens seeking to impact policies and practices that maintain or improve the quality of life for all our citizens. In recognition of their commitment, the Council has established an endowment with the Florida State University College of Education to support annual awards in their names. Donations may be made to the endowment at the College of Education through the FSU Foundation.

Roger Kaufman Exemplary Communication Award

The Kaufman Award is given to the agency that best illustrates the effective utilization of data, especially local data, for identifying and prioritizing client and/or community needs and documents the agency’s program impact and outcomes that show the mitigation of the identified needs and measurable benefits to the clients served.

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Jack Gant Innovative Community Program Award

The Gant Award is given to a social service agency that implements a highly effective or innovative practice that addresses an important quality of life issue or critical need in the community.

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