The Power of Impact

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award is one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in the country. Since 1996, this national award has recognized programs addressing numerous critical issues impacting millions of Americans, including education, employment, healthcare, prison reform and housing. This section highlights the far-reaching impact of the award.

National Reach

250 Partnerships Honored (1996–2021)

Since its inception in 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 250 partnerships from cities and towns across America.

In 2020, the CPA began recognizing one national award-winning program and four Honorable Mention Award recipients. In prior years, there was one national winner, two Honorable Mentions and seven Merit Finalists.

250

Partnerships Honored

(1996-2021)

152

Cities and towns across the United States with organizations whose programs have received the Community Partnership Award.

39

States, plus the District of Columbia, represented by organizations whose programs have received the Community Partnership Award.

250 Partnerships Honored (1996–2021)

Top 10 by Focus

  • Education (40)
  • Healthcare (24)
  • Employment (19)
  • Disabilities (17)
  • Homelessness (16)
  • Youth (15)
  • Housing (13)
  • Hunger Prevention (10)
  • Elder Care (10)
  • Mental Health (9)

26 National Award-Winning Programs

by Focus

  • Education (7)
  • Prison Reform (3)
  • Veteran Care (2)
  • Family Support (1)
  • Women's Health (1)
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