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NRF Foundation RISE Up Partner of the Year

A dedicated partner that prepares people for life-changing careers through innovative use of the NRF Foundation’s training and credentialing program.

Three people seated at a table, collaborating around a laptop. One wears a turquoise shirt and leans on the table with a notebook, another wears a black and white plaid shirt and looks at the screen, and the third wears a light gray headscarf and floral t-shirt, also focused on the laptop. The background features diagonal purple and pink lines, adding energy and visual interest. These people are from The Door, NRF Foundation's RISE UP Partner of the Year.

Meet the 2026 NRF Foundation RISE Up Partner of the Year

Our 2026 Partner of the Year, presented by Old Navy, is The Door!

Based in New York City, The Door's two-decade legacy of empowering young people with development services, and its success in implementing the RISE Up credentials, has equipped youth with essential skills and fueled their futures with opportunity.

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Past RISE Up Partner of the Year Awardees

2025 RISE Up Partner of the Year

The College of the Florida Keys, Key West, FL

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2024 RISE Up Partner of the Year

Dublin City Schools, Dublin, OH

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2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year

The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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2022 RISE Up Partner of the Year

Trevor G. Browne High School, Phoenix, AZ

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2020 RISE Up Partner of the Year

The Center for the Future of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

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How to become the RISE Up Partner of the Year

Is your organization our next NRF Foundation RISE Up Partner of the Year? To be considered for this award, send a brief email to RISEUp@nrf.com describing how you’re using our training to make a difference in your community.