Hertz Community
Awards & REcognition
We’ve established several awards to recognize and support Hertz community members who are accelerating solutions to significant real-world challenges, either through their individual careers or volunteering to strengthen the Hertz Foundation’s work. In addition to providing financial and professional support at a critical time, we also hope to generate more awareness within the Hertz community and inspire collaborations that build on the momentum.
applied research
Hertz Thesis Prize
The Hertz Thesis Prize recognizes fellows who publish exemplary graduate theses with applications to real-world problems. Since 1981, more than 60 fellows have been recognized for their exceptional work. Winners receive a $5,000 honorarium.
entrepreneurialism
Newman-Galas Entrepreneurial Initiative
The Harold Newman and David Galas Entrepreneurial Initiative provides financial and professional support to Hertz Fellows who propose the most innovative entrepreneurial projects, with particular emphasis on collaboration among fellows. Awardees receive investments up to $25,000 to fund their work and receive mentoring from successful entrepreneurs within the fellows community.
entrepreneurialism
Peter Strauss Award
The Peter Strauss Award recognizes early career Hertz Fellows who have made significant achievements in an entrepreneurial endeavor, including patents, licensing agreements, start-up companies and inventions receiving national recognition. Awardees receive a $5,000 honorarium.
Volunteering
Raymond Sidney Volunteer Leadership Award
The Raymond Sidney Volunteer Leadership Award recognizes outstanding volunteers for their generous personal and/or financial contributions to building the Hertz community. It is awarded each year at the annual Hertz Summer Workshop.
leadership
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.
The Hertz Community
From day one, Hertz Fellows are supported by a network that nurtures curiosity, connection and collaboration. These lifelong bonds drive discoveries and deliver innovations that impact lives —across the nation and the world.
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