Opus Prize Values

Selection criteria for recipients of the Opus Prize include the following demonstrated values:

• Social Entrepreneurship — Have the clear vision and ethical commitment necessary to drive change.
  
  
• Transformational Leadership — Lead in a way which results in the transformation of their community as a whole.
  
  
• Sustainable Change — Honor individuals who are successfully addressing the root of social problems in ways that drive locally-owned, short- and long-term change.
  
  
• Faith — Demonstrate faith through their principles, actions, and belief that human life at every stage is sacred.
  
  
• Unsung Heroes — Act as a catalyst, without broad recognition and financial support, to bring support to the individual’s organization, inviting attention and investment.
  
  
• Life of Service — Demonstrate through actions their belief in the value of each person, and that a person’s faith is evidenced by his or her commitment to justice and compassion for others.