Awards & Recognition
Robbee Baker Kosak Leadership Prize
The Robbee Baker Kosak Leadership Prize recognizes an individual who embodies transformational leadership and inspires excellence from their community. The recipient delivers a presentation at the annual Hertz Summer Workshop, the signature event for the Hertz community.
inspiring excellence
The prize honors Robbee Baker Kosak, who served as president of the Hertz Foundation for nearly 10 years, guiding the organization into a new era of philanthropic leadership. In establishing the award the Hertz Foundation hopes to extend Kosak’s legacy by inspiring members of the Hertz community to engage, connect and support the foundation’s work, whether through financial gifts or volunteer service.
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How to Nominate
The Robbee Baker Kosak Leadership Prize is administered by the Hertz Fellowship and Program Council, the foundation’s advisory body, composed of Hertz Fellows and other volunteers from the science and technology community. The recipient will deliver a presentation at the Hertz Summer Workshop, the signature event for the Hertz community and one-of-a-kind gathering of some of the nation’s top scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders.
Prize Winners
2025
About Robbee Baker Kosak
Kosak’s is a recognized leader in the field of global philanthropy, known for building volunteer and partnership networks on behalf of the scientific community. The first woman and non-scientist chosen to lead the Hertz Foundation, she oversaw unprecedented growth and transformation for nearly 10 years — from fundraising and programming to volunteer governance.
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SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON STELLAR WORK
For more than 20 years, Chairman Emeritus and Hertz Fellow David Galas led the Hertz Foundation with passion, dedication and a vision for its future. Throughout his tenure, Galas’ thoughtful and compassionate leadership enriched the lives of those around him. He was always focused on identifying bright young people and providing them with the support, opportunities and mentorship to maximize their potential.
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Connect with other volunteers via our various digital tools to share interests and ideas, collaborate, and more.
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