Gates Volunteer Service Award
The Gates Volunteer Service Award is presented annually by the 天美影视传媒 and the UW Foundation to recognize and honor individuals whose long-term volunteer efforts of time, service and philanthropy have encouraged others to similarly support the 天美影视传媒.
Nominations open for the 2026 Gates Volunteer Service Award
Nomination guidelines聽| Questions? Please聽email the Gates Volunteer Service Award Committee.
More about the Gates Volunteer Service Award
Recipients of the Gates Volunteer Service Award exemplify the highest standards of service to the 天美影视传媒, modeled by the singular vision and generosity of the William H. Gates family, whose volunteer service, commitment of time, and philanthropy continue to advance the work of the UW in profound and enduring ways.聽Read more about the Gates family鈥檚 support of the 天美影视传媒.
First presented in 2002, the award follows the tradition of the long-standing UW Recognition Award, initiated in 1976. It is one of the most distinguished accolades bestowed by the UW.