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The Pine School

Hobe Sound, FL USA

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
This is a mission-led publication that clearly and confidently articulates the year’s achievements and the successful outcomes of its graduates. The narrative is well structured, providing a strong summary of progress while consistently reinforcing purpose and impact.

The inclusion of fun facts adds warmth and accessibility, breaking up content and sustaining reader engagement without detracting from credibility. Donor and sponsor acknowledgements are handled thoughtfully and respectfully, striking the right balance between recognition and storytelling.

Revenue streams are presented in a simplified, easy-to-understand manner, enhancing transparency and donor confidence. Stakeholder and human-centric stories are particularly effective, grounding the report in lived experience and clearly demonstrating the real-world impact of philanthropic support. Overall, this is a well-considered and engaging impact report that successfully aligns mission, storytelling and stewardship.

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North Shore Country Day

Winnetka, IL USA

SAMPLE JUDGES’ COMMENTS

A thoughtful and engaging report that opens perfectly with a warm ‘thank you' to the community, immediately establishing a donor-centred tone. The Q&A with the Trustees is a standout, offering clear insight into the importance and reliance on philanthropy within a private school context. The beautifully crafted articles featuring North Shore families add genuine heart, illustrating the meaningful impact of fundraising with authenticity and care. Overall, a well-balanced and compelling piece.

Berkeley Preparatory School

Tampa, FL USA

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
Berkeley Preparatory School’s Impact Report highlights the importance of philanthropic giving to the school with tangible examples and thoughtful quotes that illustrate just how far each donor’s dollars reach. The report engages readers not only with lists of various endowed funds and levels of giving, but wide-ranging donor profiles and alumni snapshots that further drive home the report’s message: your participation matters. Beautiful photographs, creative layout choices and crisp design tie the report together, making it both easy and fun to read! 

Woodward Academy

College Park, GA USA

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
The front cover is a standout, pairing a contemporary campus image with a historic photograph of the same building to powerfully convey legacy, continuity and progress.

Overall, this is a polished, donor-centric impact report that builds brand trust and positions philanthropy as a shared responsibility and success.

Creatively juxtaposed images honor the school's rich history while also celebrating its present and looking ahead to the future. Text spotlights the impact donations have had on student learning and student experience, which is at the heart of institutional fundraising.