The Heart of Humanity Service Awards
Celebrating those who make a difference in this world.
The Heart of Humanity Service Awards honor individuals and organizations who exemplify compassion through service, leadership, and dedication to uplifting others.
These awards recognize those creating real-world impact through awareness, education, leadership, media, and community engagement, illuminating the best of human spirit, resilience, and collective purpose.
From initiatives that inspire social change to projects that nurture empathy and inclusion, each honoree demonstrates that even small acts of service can ripple outward to transform lives. Together, their efforts remind us that the heart of humanity beats strongest when we serve one another.
Service Award Categories
Honoring those who lead with heart, vision, and purpose
Each Heart of Humanity Service Award celebrates outstanding contributions that elevate the human experience. Whether through teaching, leading, creating, or serving, every honoree reminds us that compassion in action changes the world.
Awareness
Honoring those who use storytelling, advocacy, or creative expression to raise awareness about critical social or environmental issues. Their work sparks understanding and mobilizes collective action.
Community Engagement
Recognizing individuals or organizations building stronger, more compassionate communities through local outreach, volunteerism, or service projects that empower others.
Leadership
Celebrating leaders who model empathy, vision, and courage; guiding others toward collaboration, justice, and shared purpose.
Education
Honoring those who inspire growth and understanding through teaching, mentorship, or programs that nurture emotional intelligence and lifelong learning.
Media
Recognizing creators using journalism, film, podcasting, or digital platforms to amplify stories that awaken empathy and inspire positive change.
Event / Public Impact
For those who organize events or campaigns that bring people together in the spirit of service, awareness, and collective upliftment.
Together, We Amplify Goodness
From local heroes to global change makers, your nomination helps shine a light on stories the world needs to see. Join us in celebrating compassion, courage, and community.
Your nomination can change a life, or at least remind someone that their heart matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heart of Humanity Service Awards shine a light on those who act from love, lead with integrity, and serve with purpose. Each nomination reminds us that every compassionate act, no matter how small, creates ripples of change. Through these awards, we celebrate the individuals and organizations who are shaping a kinder, more connected world..
Who can be nominated for a Heart of Humanity Service Award?
Anyone actively contributing to the betterment of humanity can be nominated—individuals, organizations, educators, media professionals, or community leaders.
How are nominees evaluated?
Nominees are assessed on the impact of their work, alignment with the values of compassion, integrity, and service, and their contribution to building a more empathetic and connected world.
Can I nominate myself or my organization?
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged, as many inspiring changemakers humbly serve without public recognition.
Is there a fee to nominate someone?
There is no fee to submit a service award nomination. The goal of this award is to honor service freely given.
When are winners announced?
Award recipients are announced annually and featured on the Heart of Humanity Awards website and partner media channels.
Our Founders
Dr. Richard Kaye and his wife Angela Legh
Founders of the Heart of Humanity Award
Both are Recipients of the White House Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award