The Founder's Award is established to recognize and honor individuals who embody the spirit of perseverance, resilience, and determination in overcoming adversity. Named in honor of Darrel and David Rolph, the co-founders of what is now known as Thrive, who lived out this legacy of perseverance throughout their early childhood and entrepreneurial pursuits in the restaurant industry. The characteristics they embodied in building Thrive now celebrate those who, through sheer will and tenacity, have picked themselves up by their bootstraps, overcoming significant hardships and challenges to succeed - personally and/or professionally. This award aims to inspire and encourage continuous personal and professional growth by acknowledging the struggles and triumphs of its recipients.
Eligibility for Nomination
- Open to individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Worked at Thrive for at least one year
- Recognizes both personal or professional perseverance
- Nominees must have a verifiable story of starting from a position of significant disadvantage or facing substantial obstacles.
Criteria for Nomination
- Overcoming Adversity
- Demonstrable evidence of overcoming significant personal or professional challenges.
- Resilience
- Continuous effort to adapt and persevere despite difficulties or setbacks.
- Impact
- Clear demonstration of their journey’s positive impact on themselves, their community, or their team.
- Inspiration
- Acts as a role model or beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.
This award celebrates individual achievement and courage and highlights the power of human spirit and perseverance. It is a testament to the unyielding human drive to overcome and advance, making the Founder's Award a symbol of hope, resilience and progress.
Nominate a difference maker.
Do you know someone who truly makes a difference? Nominate them for our award and let their inspiring story shine—submit your nomination today!
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