2022 Young Philanthropist Award – NextGen Rochester

Nominations for the 2022 Young Philanthropist of the Year Award are currently open.

To submit a nominee, please complete the online form below. All fields are required to be eligible for consideration.

The annual award, now in its 8th year, is given in honor of the founding members of NextGen Rochester and is awarded to a Young Philanthropist in the Greater Rochester Region who best exemplifies the desire to promote the welfare of others through generous monetary contribution(s) along with exemplary hands-on service to local community non-profit organization(s).

Do you know a young professional with a strong philanthropic spirit? To nominate someone for the award, fill out the online nomination form at the left.  All nominees must live or work in the Greater Rochester Area and be 21-45 years old as of Dec 31st 2022.  The winner will be announced at NextGen Rochester’s Annual Community Showcase in November 2022.


  1. Must live or work in the Greater Rochester Area
  2. Must be 21-45 yrs old as of Dec 31, 2022
  3. Promotes the welfare of others through generous monetary contributions
  4. Exhibits exemplary hands-on service to local community non-profit organizations