Javonna and CCOIC are Silver Medal Winners!
Big news – Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center’s President & CEO Javonna Wylie was selected as a Greater Philadelphia Innovation Award Finalist and won 2nd Place!
| GREATER PHILADELPHIA – On Thursday, January 29, 2026, The Social Innovations Journal (SIJ) hosted the 2026 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards (www.philadelphiainnovationawards.com) where Greater Philadelphia’s Social Sector Leaders presented the 2026 70 Finalists and Winners selected through an open nomination and voted upon by over 3,500 residents of Greater Philadelphia. The theme of the awards, “Achieving a More Just Society,” recognizes organic leadership who re-envision the challenges that communities face and find innovative solutions to reshape communities. Social Innovators create change through innovative programs, policies, and by revolutionizing realities to bring us all forward to a more accessible and inclusive tomorrow — today. Nikolaj Hansen-Turton, Manager of The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards, stated “The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards have grown into a powerful platform for uplifting the region’s most inspiring social innovators and community leaders. Each year, we see firsthand how bold ideas, local leadership, and deep community commitment are driving real, measurable change across our region. It’s an honor to help spotlight the individuals and organizations who are not only solving problems, but reshaping what’s possible for our communities.” Nicholas Torres, Co-Founder of the Social Innovations Journal stated, “These awards shine a light on the region’s most dedicated social innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders whose impact often goes unrecognized, yet whose work strengthens the fabric of our communities every day. Their vision and commitment are what make Greater Philadelphia a thriving hub of innovation and opportunity for all.” Tine Hansen-Turton, Co-Founder stated “The 2026 Awards mark more than a decade of celebrating social innovation in our region. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of introducing hundreds of changemakers whose ideas and leadership continue to transform communities and expand opportunity across Greater Philadelphia.”The Social Innovation Awards have been sponsored by the regions organizational social sector leaders including: Woods System of Care; Public Health Management Corporation; Tabor Services Foundation; Homestead Smart Health Plans; The Foundation for Delaware County; Patricia Kind Family Foundation; Vanguard Charitable; Harp-Weaver LLC; Johnson Kendall Johnson; Legacy Treatment Services; Phoenixville Community Health Foundation; Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation; Graduate Philadelphia!; and the Penn Graduate School of Education. |