Silverton Foundation

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, our Silverton Foundation vision is for increased financial and social equity so that all peoples have the opportunity to build on their own strengths and resiliencies and improve their lives, regardless of geography, race, religion or politics.

Through its grant making, the Foundation supports agencies and programs which advance economic and social inclusion, with particular emphasis on enabling those finding themselves in predicaments of disadvantage to attain the skills and resources that enable their own management out of their disadvantage. Through its activities, the Foundation strives to foster greater community awareness of and commitment to social enterprise.

Social Entrepreneur of 2012

The Silverton Foundation Social Entrepreneur of 2012 Award recognizes talented
individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership and innovation in building
an organization to address the social needs of the central Texas community. The
award recognizes that qualities of entrepreneurship such as vision, leadership,
passion, and commitment are as valuable to “social” enterprises as to business
enterprises. The award also recognizes that the success of both social and
business enterprises is essential to the development of successful communities.

We are pleased to announce the Finalists for the Social Entrepreneur of 2012
awards.  Finalists are: 

 - Frank Fernandez, Green Doors

- Joyce McDonald, Frameworks Community Development Corporation

- Karen LaShelle, Theatre Action Project 

The Social Entrepreneur of 2012 will be announced at the Ernst & Young
Entrepeneur Of The Year© awards gala on June 7, 2012 at the Hilton Downtown
Austin.  For more information regarding the Silverton Foundation or the
Social Entrepreneur award, please contact mel@silvertonfoundation.org.
For ticket information or to reserve a table, please contact teri.steffek@ey.com

Prior Year Winners

2011: Lisa Fielder of College Forward

2010: Jerry Davis of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

2009: Melvin White of Digital Workforce Academy

2008: Richard Halpin of AmericanYouthWorks

2007: Steven Jackobs of Capital IDEA

2006: Susan McDowell of LifeWorks

2005: Walter Moreau of Foundation Communities

2004: Margo Weisz of PeopleFund