Multiplying Good and the Jefferson Awards were founded over 50 years ago to put the good back into the narrative. It was our founders’ fundamental belief that Americans were inherently good and that tens of millions of people wake up every day to help one another. They felt that the conversation was too negative and that the negativity could become irreparable.
First Annual Jefferson Awards in 1973.
Multiplying Good founded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr., and Sam Beard.
First national Jefferson Award Ceremony held In Washington D.C.
First grassroots heroes celebrated with Jefferson Awards on local TV, radio, and newspapers.
Multiplying Good begins recognizing outstanding service in the workplace.
Students in Action program is launched in chapters across the country.
First class of local community leaders celebrated with Jefferson Awards.
Multiplying Good celebrates 50th Anniversary.
