The Jefferson Awards

The Jefferson Awards Foundation is committed to honoring the local community service efforts of volunteers living and working in Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. The Jefferson Awards for Public Service gives the community a chance to recognize ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things, and making a lasting impact that benefits so many in our area. The Jefferson Awards for Public Service were established by the American Institute for Public Service. The Institute was founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard.

Chemung Canal is proud to partner with WETM-TV and Corning Enterprises to present these awards each year.

Past & Present Award Recipients

Names in bold and italics represented our region at the National Jefferson Awards event in Washington, D.C.