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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
UM Health-Sparrow honors longtime volunteer with 2025 Founders' Award
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The University of Michigan Health-Sparrow honored community volunteer Deborah Ginsburg with the 2025 Founders' Award for her contribution to the mid-Michigan community. Sparrow reports that Ginsburg has supported the hospital for decades. She began her work as a part-time team member in 1979. She was a longtime member of the Sparrow Hospital Guild, where she served as Chair, and joined the Sparrow Women's Board of Managers in 2016, leading the board as Chair from 2021 to 2022. Ginsburg also served two-year terms on the Sparrow Foundation Board and the Sparrow Hospital Board. She and her husband, Ira Ginsburg, the former senior vice president of operations and the 2012 Founders' Award recipient, are members of the Sparrow Foundation's Philanthropist League. 'We often encounter people in what is often a stressful time in their lives. To me, volunteering and supporting the many selfless people who help our patients and their families is what influences me, and I hope, in some small way, influences others too,' said Deborah Ginsburg in a news release sent to 6 News. Sparrow says Ginsburg currently serves on the Ele's Place Board of Directors, supporting children and young adults as they navigate grief in a safe and compassionate environment. 'The Founders' Award is presented by the Sparrow Women's Board of Managers to a volunteer, community member, retired team member or physician who has made a positive impact on the health of the Mid-Michigan region through their involvement with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow,' said Sparrow in a news release sent to 6 News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
11-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
2025 Sunhak Peace Prize Spotlights Champions of Global Change
Celebrating 10 years of honoring exceptional leadership in sustainability, global citizenship, and education SEOUL, South Korea, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Ceremony took place on Friday, April 11, at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel World, Seoul, attended by over 750 international guests, including global leaders, former heads of state, and prominent civil society representatives. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Prize honored three distinguished leaders for their significant contributions in environmental sustainability, global citizenship, and educational innovation. Wanjira Mathai from Kenya was recognized for her outstanding environmental leadership, notably through the AFR100 initiative and the Green Belt Movement. Her dedicated efforts have contributed significantly to environmental restoration, with over 51 million trees planted to rehabilitate degraded landscapes across Africa. Hugh Evans from Australia, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen, received the prize for his exceptional commitment to global citizenship. Through his leadership, Global Citizen mobilized over $43 billion, directly impacting the lives of more than 1.3 billion individuals worldwide by addressing poverty, health, education, and access to essential services. Patrick Awuah Jr., founder of Ashesi University in Ghana, was honored for transforming African higher education. His visionary leadership introduced innovative curricula emphasizing ethics, gender equality, critical thinking, and leadership. Ashesi University is now recognized as a pioneering institution, producing graduates equipped to lead positive social change across Africa and beyond. The Founders' Award was presented to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for his contributions to peaceful democratic transitions and good governance, and Samuel Radebe from South Africa for his dedication to interreligious harmony and community peace in Africa. Meanwhile, the awarding of the Founders' Award to Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. In his congratulatory remarks, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated, "On its 10th anniversary, the Sunhak Peace Prize continues to spotlight the vital contributions of unsung heroes to global peace and solidarity. I deeply commend the laureates for their inspiring dedication and extend heartfelt gratitude to Founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon for her visionary leadership and unwavering support of global peace efforts."
