Awards &
Recognition
Recognised for impact.
Committed to
what comes next.
Behind every honour is a commitment sustained over years: expanding education, supporting people through difficult circumstances and investing in communities. These recognitions celebrate that work, the people who lead it and the partnerships that make it possible.
We share these milestones with everyone who helps turn our commitment into lasting opportunity.
Humanity
at the heart.
Andrea Bocelli Celebrity Adventures Humanitarian Award
Stacey and Michael Steele are 2026 Humanitarian Award honourees, recognised for their philanthropic work and dedication to creating lasting change.
Presented by Celebrity Adventures, this honour celebrates their commitment to education, grassroots organisations and the relationships that help communities build stronger futures. It reflects the same conviction that guides the Foundation and the WISE Scholarship Program™: opportunity grows when support is personal, sustained and connected to real needs.
A proud moment.
A shared achievement.
Canadian Choice Award
Charities
The Steele Family Foundation was named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner in the Charities category, recognising the work advanced through the WISE Scholarship Program™.
The recognition shines a light on an approach that brings education, mentorship and community involvement together over time. We are proud to share this moment with the students, partners, supporters and team members who give that work its meaning.
Excellence in
international philanthropy.
CAF America named The Steele Family Foundation and the WISE Scholarship Program™ among the recipients of its 2024 Excellence in International Philanthropy Award, alongside the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
The announcement highlighted WISE’s integrated approach to education and mentorship, and its commitment to helping young people develop as socially responsible global citizens. This international recognition affirms the value of investing in both academic opportunity and personal growth.
Read CAF America’s announcement
NY WeeklyMagazine
Leadership
that inspires.
Top 30 Inspirational Women and Their Success Stories
In October 2025, NY Weekly Magazine featured Stacey Steele in its “Top 30 Inspirational Women and Their Success Stories.”
The profile celebrated her leadership in education, the creation of the WISE Scholarship Program™ and her work alongside Michael Steele. It highlighted a hands-on commitment to students and partners, from the school project in India to WISE’s international development.
Read Stacey’s feature
A lasting place in a shared mission.
In April 2025, Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti dedicated a new space at ABF’s GlobaLab in Florence to a group of supporters that included The Steele Family Foundation and the WISE Scholarship Program™. The dedication recognised a shared belief in education and in opening opportunities for young people.
The honour is shared.
The work continues.
Every milestone strengthens our resolve to keep showing up for students, families and communities. Discover the people, projects and partnerships behind these moments.