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We at The Miami Foundation believe exceptional community leadership is key to creating a Greater Miami where everyone can thrive. We want a diverse and ever-growing generation of leaders taking shared responsibility for the future of our region.

Honoring a Rising Leader

The Ruth Shack Leadership Award honors an outstanding rising leader who embodies the qualities for which Ruth Shack is known:

  • A demonstrated passion for Greater Miami
  • Steadfast ethics
  • Selfless service
  • A belief in the value of connecting our diverse community

The Foundation seeks to identify a local leader who embodies the leadership qualities tied to this special award. Anyone can recommend a nominee (self-nominations are allowed). Stay tuned for news of our next round of nominations.

If you have any questions, please contact Yazmin Valido.

Past Ruth Shack Leadership Award Honorees

2019 Ruth Shack Leadership Award Honoree Chad Bernstein stands with Guitars Over Guns students.
2019 Ruth Shack Leadership Award Honoree Chad Bernstein stands with Guitars Over Guns students.

About Ruth Shack

Ruth Shack served as the President of The Miami Foundation for over 20 years, transforming the organization into a social impact powerhouse. She launched the Miami Fellows program at The Foundation to help shape Miami’s next generation of leaders. Many classes later, that investment has yielded more than 100 elected leaders, teachers, lawyers and entrepreneurs driving the change they want to see in their community.

To carry on her legacy, The Foundation created the Ruth Shack Leadership Award to recognize up-and-coming community champions who reflect her same ethical leadership, dedication, and service to Greater Miami.