The world of awards and recognition is buzzing with activity as organizations across various sectors celebrate achievements and contributions [1, 2, 3]. From journalism to historic preservation and even AI in surgery, accolades are being distributed and nominations sought [4, 5, 2].
Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
The San Diego Press Club is gearing up to host its 52nd Annual Excellence in Journalism awards on October 28th [9]. The event will be held at the Encore Event Center [9]. Virginia Creighton, an award-winning camerawoman, will be among those honored [9]. Additionally, Wright will receive the Andy Mace Award for Excellence in Public Relations, nominated by Elizabeth Pecsi and chosen by past winners [8]. This award recognizes a PR professional's fairness, integrity, and commitment to truth [8].
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has awarded $108,382 in historic preservation grants across the Adirondacks through its Adirondack Rural Revitalization Program [5]. These grants, supported by a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service, will benefit four historic preservation projects in the region [5].
J&J has awarded its first grants from a fund created earlier in the year to support AI in surgery [2]. Mayo Clinic and QAS.AI will receive funding and mentorship to advance their projects [2]. Athletes Activating Champions & Empowerment (AACE), a nonprofit, announced the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards winners [1]. AACE will also be delivering a joyful Thanksgiving to Tice Elementary by handing out 500 bags of food to students [1].
Calls for Nominations and Recognition Deadlines
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is accepting nominations for campus-wide faculty and staff awards, recognizing those who advance the university's missions in teaching, research, and service [3, 11]. Nomination instructions can be found on the EVC Office website [3, 11]. McKnight’s Senior Living has extended the deadline for the Pinnacle Awards to this Friday [10]. These awards aim to recognize leaders in the long-term care industry [10].
Former President Joe Biden is set to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston [7]. Jackson Walker Attorneys were honored at the 2025 Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Awards for their work on construction and design contracts [4].
TL;DR
- The San Diego Press Club will host its 52nd Annual Excellence in Journalism awards [9].
- AARCH has awarded $108K in historic preservation grants across the Adirondacks [5].
- J&J has awarded its first grants from its AI surgery fund to Mayo Clinic and QAS.AI [2].
- Nominations are open for faculty and staff awards at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln [3, 11].