Cradles to Crayons began with the vision of one individual who was determined to make a difference in the world. Today, the Cradles to Crayons community has grown to include thousands of young people and adults — working together to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year. The work we are fortunate to do is a reward in itself. But it’s always a good feeling to be recognized among our peers, by our neighbors, and by the community at large.

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The work we are fortunate to do is a reward in itself. But it’s always a good feeling to be recognized among our peers, by our neighbors, and by the community at large.

2018

• • • Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
      Pinnacle Awards, Achievement in Management – Non-Profit – Lynn Margherio, Founder and CEO, Cradles to Crayons

2015

• • • Harvard Club of Boston
      Boston’s Most Influential Women Award – Lynn Margherio, CEO
    • Saleforce.com
      Salesforce Awesome Admin Award – Zachery Tapp, IT/Salesforce Systems Manager

2013

• • • Boston Business Journal
      Extraordinary Community Leader – Lynn Margherio, CEO
    • National Child Labor Committee
      Lewis Hine Professional Service Award – Lynn Margherio, CEO
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
      Community Partner of the Year Award – Cradles to Crayons
    • Project 351
      Inaugural Project 351 event host – Cradles to Crayons

2012

• • • Bank of America
      Neighborhood Builder Award – Lynn Margherio, CEO
    • Boston Celtics
      Hero Among Us – Lynn Margherio, CEO