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The Philadelphia Award
Awarded forGiven each year to a citizen of the Philadelphia region who, during the preceding year, acted and served on behalf of the best interests of the community.
Presented by
  • Edward William Bok (1921-1930)
  • Board of Trustees of The Philadelphia Award (1930–current)
First awarded1921 (1921) to Leopold Stokowski
Currently held byMarsha Levick
Websitewww.philadelphiaaward.org

The Philadelphia Award is given each year to a citizen of the Philadelphia region who, during the preceding year, acted and served on behalf of the best interests of the community. Created by Edward William Bok in 1921, The Philadelphia Award is among the most cherished, meaningful and prestigious awards conferred in, by and for the Philadelphia community. In establishing the Award, Bok wrote, "service to others tends to make lives happy and communities prosperous." He believed that "the idea of service as a test of good citizenship should be kept constantly before the minds of the people of Philadelphia."

Since its inception, The Philadelphia Award has recognized the achievements of more than 80 individuals. Its recipients have been some of the most distinguished Philadelphians, including industrialists, educators, lawyers, political figures, scientists, physicians, members of the clergy, social activists, philosophers, musicians, artists, architects and writers.



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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Scholar Charles Blockson receives 2016 Philadelphia Award". 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. ^ "FREDERICK ALLEN, PHYSICIAN, 73, DIES; Child Psychiatrist Once Led Philadelphia Guidance Clinic". New York Times. January 17, 1964. Retrieved January 17, 2021.

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