Established through the Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust, the Chapman Prize aims to recognize and honor the efforts and achievements of charitable organizations and individuals making innovative and significant contributions to society.
The Chapman Prize is awarded annually, focusing each year on a different theme chosen from Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Economic Prosperity, or Educational Success. It honors charitable individuals or organizations that have made the most significant contribution to the selected theme's advancement. For example, in 2025 the theme is Economic Prosperity, supporting initiatives like “creating safe and affordable housing, effective workforce development, social entrepreneurship programs, and/or financial literacy programs to build thriving, sustainable communities.