{"id":4109,"date":"2026-01-23T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:11:45","slug":"robert-g-wilmers-integrity-prize-2026-50000-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4109","title":{"rendered":"Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize\u00a02026 ($50,000 award)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-171599\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize\u00a02026. Each year, the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize honors an individual striving to better our world in a different field. Integrity in leadership and service to community are at the forefront of our search.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2019, the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize supports individuals working in the United States who demonstrate exceptional integrity through their actions and advocacy. Integrity is at the core of what we do, but it\u2019s how that translates into impact where the true value of the prize achieves its goals. Impact drives change. It can be seen, felt, and measured. To the remarkable impact makers working hard to imrove our communities, the Wilmers Integrity Prize is an unrestricted cash award that honors individual character and commitment to community. Where integrity leads, impact will follow.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bRobert G. Wilmers worked hard to live his life as a model of integrity and responsibility. He led his bank and businesses without compromise \u2013 and ensured that their successes positively impacted the communities they called home. They strive to see the spirit of his work continue through this annual award in his name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Efforts in the arts, education, environment, law, medicine, nutrition, social justice, and social reform are eligible for the $50,000 award.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, two finalists will receive $5,000 each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to individuals working in the United States who demonstrate exceptional integrity through their actions and advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>You can apply for yourself or nominate another person for the prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmersintegrityprize.org\/aplication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmersintegrityprize.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert G. Wilmer Integrity Prize<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 31, 2026 Applications are open for the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize\u00a02026. Each year, the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize honors an individual striving to better our world in a different field. Integrity in leadership and service to community are at the forefront of our search. 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