The Robert Whitby Turbo Award was granted with the generous support of our lead sponsor DR Bank. The Turbo Award aims to catalyze or “turbocharge” a local nonprofit by launching a new initiative or improving an existing program. It is open to all Connecticut nonprofits.

We are thrilled to announce Generation S.O.S. as the winner of the 2024 Robert Whitby Turbo Award. This award helped S.O.S. create the Video Library Program featuring teen and young adult speakers of all socioeconomic backgrounds from across the country, sharing their stories about how they struggled with and overcame their challenges with mental health, social pressures, and substance abuse.

Congratulations also go to the Fairfield Museum and History Center, our runner-up, which will receive a special recognition prize for its inspiring contributions to preserving and sharing local history. This award helped Fairfield Museum and History Center’s new program to provide free hands-on educational field trips for Bridgeport students in grades 6-8.

DR Bank is a Connecticut state-chartered and FDIC member bank that offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including fintech sponsor banking, commercial lending, commercial cash management, and digital banking throughout the region.