Lani Shaw worked for over 20 years at the General Service Foundation, serving as Executive Director for more than a decade. With an exuberant passion, commitment, and skill, Lani was a leader in social change philanthropy and an activist willing to dedicate countless hours to a cause. She was a student of social movements and an unyielding supporter of groups led by people of color. Lani was also an unwavering mentor, friend, and valued member of the GSF family. She saw the humanity in every person, and their right to dignity and equity in our world.

As an ongoing tribute to Lani’s life and work, GSF makes an annual award to support campaigns and exceptional leadership that resonate with Lani’s intersecting social justice passions. The award aims to shine a spotlight on emergent, risk-taking movement work that has yet to get the recognition it deserves.