BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI), an initiative of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo that focuses on cultivating positive change in the lives of trailblazing youth of color, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Judge Hugh B. Scott Community Service Award and the Inspiring Youth Community Service Award, both of which honor the legacy of Judge Hugh B. Scott.
The Judge Hugh B. Scott Community Service Award recognizes a person age 21- 40 from a Western New York community of color who exemplifies a commitment to creating positive change in the lives of youth of color through community service, civic engagement or volunteerism. The 2023 recipient is Isaac De Los Santos, Vice President, Business Banking Senior Relationship Manager at M&T Bank.
The Judge Hugh B. Scott Inspiring Youth Community Service Award recognizes a trailblazing youth of color age 13- 20 from Western New York who exemplifies a commitment to creating positive change through community service, civic engagement or volunteerism, above and beyond activities required or sponsored by school or youth programs. The 2023 recipient is Sinclair Maclin, a student at City Honors School.
Both recipients will be honored at the CGLI’s annual Pay It Forward Awards on Nov. 2, 2023.
Hugh B. Scott was a United States magistrate judge for the Western District of New York, known for his integrity, demonstrated by his work in judicial codes of conduct, and his pioneering work in the area of reentry. He also taught trial technique at UB law school for more than 30 years. Judge Scott was a founding member of the CGLI who exemplified its mission of creating positive change in the lives of trailblazing youth of color living in Western New York. To honor his legacy, in 2022, the CGLI established these two new awards to lift up and celebrate individuals who represent new generations of servant-leaders in our Western New York communities of color.
To see past honorees and learn more about the CGLI, visit theCGLI.org.
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About the Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative
The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative® (CGLI), a fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, exists to cultivate positive change in the lives of trailblazing youth of color living within Western New York. The CGLI works toward this mission through endowment building, engaging strategic partners, and intentional community connections. For additional information about the CGLI, please visit www.theCGLI.org.
About the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. A 501 (c)(3) organization, the Community Foundation’s mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. Established in 1919, the Community Foundation has made the most of the generosity of individuals, families, foundations and organizations who entrust charitable assets to the Community Foundation’s care. Learn more at cfgb.org.