2021 J.M.K. Innovation Prizes Awarded to 10 Initiatives With Standout Potential, Shared Community Focus
Release Date:
11/16/2021
Record Number of Submissions Demonstrates Surge in SocialImpact Projects and Innovation Through Collective Empowerment
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