The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards
Celebrating President Bush’s Legacy of Civic Engagement
About the Awards
President George H.W. Bush believed that every societal problem is being solved somewhere by a group or an individual. The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honors outstanding individuals advancing solutions in ways that demonstrate the extraordinary traits of our 41st president: integrity, empathy, respect, optimism, conviction in the face of opposition, and belief in the power of the human spirit to create positive change.
Honorees demonstrate the transformative power of service, and are driving significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions and words that lights the path for other points of light.
Highlights from the Second Annual Awards Celebration
The second annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards, a livestream experience celebrating the transformative power of the human spirit, was held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
Highlights from the Inaugural Awards Gala
The Inaugural Awards Gala was held on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. Presidents George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama graciously served as honorary co-chairs of the Awards Gala.
Marc and Lynne Benioff - 2020 Honorees
Co-founder, Chair & CEO, Salesforce
Co-chairs, TIME
Hamdi Ulukaya - 2020 HONOREE
Founder & CEO, Chobani
Founder, Tent Partnership for Refugees
Garth Brooks - 2019 Honoree
Points of Light recognized Garth Brooks with The Inaugural George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion.
