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About the Prize

Vision. Inspiration. Impact. The ability to see the world as it can be – to inspire ideas for change – to deliver sustainable solutions for a better world.




The Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize at the University of Pennsylvania is an annual global prize that celebrates leadership and innovation in the social sector with an emphasis on impact and transferability of practices. We are committed to resourcing and connecting change-makers to bring innovative ideas to new places and problems around the world.

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2025 Grand Prize Winner: Barbershop Books

Primary Area of Impact:Education & Youth
Geographic Areas:United States

Barbershop Books’ mission is to inspire Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun through child-centered, culturally responsive, and community-based programming and content….

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2025 Winner: BleagLee

Primary Area of Impact:Economic Empowerment, Environment & Climate Change, Systemic Poverty
Geographic Areas:Cameroon & Senegal

BleagLee focuses on improving waste management in underserved and marginalized communities….

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2025 Winner: Technovation

Primary Area of Impact:Education & Youth
Geographic Areas:Global

Technovation equips girls worldwide with tech education, an entrepreneurial mindset, and future-ready skills….

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