Cedarville’s Marine Trades Institute honored with 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award
This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact.
What’s happening: The Marine Trades Institute has been named a recipient of one of the 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact – values that represent the heart of MIBF’s mission to build stronger
communities and a better world.
About the award: The 2026 Winner Package includes a $25,000 grant directed to the Marine Trades Institute Student
Enrichment Fund, alongside a robust editorial and digital campaign. The Student Enrichment Fund provides vital resources for specialized training opportunities, tools and equipment, field trips, and student life activities. As part of this recognition, Marine Trades Institute will collaborate on various editorials, featured stories, social media roundups, and will be included in the highly anticipated 2026 Guide to Giving. Beyond immediate funding, the award provides access to future grant opportunities and fundraising support.
About the Make It Better Foundation: Based in Wilmette, Illinois, the Make It Better Foundation is nonprofit that identifies, supports, and promotes impactful philanthropic organizations to accelerate efforts to improve life and the world. The organization serves as a connector between philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and media partners, offering grants, awards, and storytelling services.
About the Marine Trades Institute: Located in Cedarville, the Marine Trades Institute is a leading educational institution dedicated to training the next generation of skilled professionals in the marine industry. Formerly known as the Great Lakes Boat Building School, the institute offers programs in boat building, marine technology, and other specialized certifications, the Institute is focused on developing the expertise needed to meet the growing demand for qualified workers in the marine trades. Marine Trades Institute is a non-profit organization recognized as a charitable organization and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
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