Honoring those who cultivate greatness through service to others

MEET THE VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE IN 2023

Multiplying Good, formerly the Jefferson Awards Foundation, stands behind the power of service to others in bringing out the greatness that lies within us all. For over 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been the highest and most prestigious honor recognizing public service in the United States. The American Institute for Public Service was created in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard. The public foundation established the Jefferson Awards, a Nobel Prize for community and public service.

In 1977, the Jefferson Awards embarked on a media partnership with local newspapers and television stations to highlight community service. Now, Multiplying Good is the name of the organization that continues to work with media partners across the United States to build a coordinated community-wide endeavor to strengthen the spirit of volunteering and community service.

This is the only local volunteer recognition program with a national component. The media partnership with WNYT News Channel 13; along with St. Peter’s Health Partners as the presenting sponsor, has been a mainstay in the Capital Region since 2003. Multiplying Good, continues this media partnership with local newspapers and television stations to highlight community service in America.

Each year, one of the nominees is selected to represent the Capital Region at the National Salute to Service event scheduled for September 22-24, 2024, in New York City. We are proud to have selected, Diane Reiner as our representative. Congratulations to Diane.