Awards & Recognition

Runner up – Education
These awards celebrate Connecticut’s leading entrepreneurs, ventures, and the varied ecosystem elements throughout the state that support and encourage them. Mike Roer, coordinator of the CT Entrepreneur Awards program, stated he appreciates the innovative work being done by the impressive finalists, individually and collectively, in a variety of disciplines. “Together, they all have a strong impact on our state and its communities, and that’s good news for Connecticut this year, and years to come.”

Issued by Keisha Blair, Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth, this award honors a select group of individuals as Holistic Wealth Trailblazers. This group is composed of women who are on a mission to live a happy, joyful life and who have persevered through times of difficulty. These individuals reflect the transformational power of living with purpose, collecting experiences, engaging in meaningful work, cultivating their health and well-being, and creating emotional and spiritual connections with others.

The Silver Award, presented to Scarlett Lewis and the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Leader of the Year in the Awareness Category: Education, Art, & Culture (an individual person who is an outstanding pioneer and/or innovator leading a team or organization to raise awareness on behalf of an Education, Art, & Culture cause).

Presented to the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit– 10 or Less Employees. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. ​

Scarlett is one of 50 women who are leading the way with impact and changing their communities and the world in ways big and small through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy and education. It’s the second chapter of Forbes’ 50 Over 50 project, launched in June and produced in partnership with Mika Brzezinski’s Know Your Value initiative.

Scarlett was honored for her dedication, resiliency, ingenuity, and her mission of continually finding innovative ways to help children and adults thrive in life and to make the world a safer more peaceful and loving place for all.

WTNH News 8 named Scarlett Remarkable Woman for Connecticut 2021 for being a woman who inspires, leads, and forges the way for other women, and the great contributions she has made to her local community and to our nation. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life.

Awarded to the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Organization of the Year — government or nonprofit — with 10 or less employees. The International Business Awards® are open to all organizations worldwide, and include categories to honor accomplishments in all aspects of work life.

Presented to Scarlett by NonProfit PRO for being one of the nonprofit sector’s best and brightest — people who are doing incredible work to change the world. They honor those people who are passionate, hard-working, and selfless and thank them for their countless hours of dedication, resourcefulness, perseverance, and resilience to the causes they care so deeply about.

Scarlett Lewis is the Peace Center’s first 2020 Peace Heroes Legacy Hall inductee. The Center strives to be the iconic symbol of peace in the community, envisioning a Connecticut where differences are respected, conflicts are resolved peacefully, and violence is not tolerated. Scarlett is a humanitarian who is on a mission to make the world a peaceful, more loving place for all. With this award, the Center celebrates how Scarlett inspires hope and recognizes her commitment to advancing a global movement of peace through the Choose Love Movement.

Presented by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) to Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, in recognition and appreciation of the quiet contributions, the achievements both acclaimed and unknown, and the personal sacrifices made for the benefit of all.

Presented by Children’s Square U.S.A. to Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, to honor her for her vision, courage, and will.

Presented to The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit– 10 or Less Employees. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. All individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis as the founder of The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. All individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

This award was presented by Mission Be to Scarlett, Jesse, and J.T. Lewis for their outstanding courage, love and compassion for others.

Scarlett was presented with the Parenting 2.0’s 2019 Global Presence Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an individual and/or organization that has nurtured Life Skills development in a magnanimous manner.

The Courage, Confidence, and Character Award is presented by the Girl Scouts of Connecticut to an individual who has overcome unique challenges in their life and has made outstanding contributions to their community or achieved extraordinary success.

Senator Murphy recognized Scarlett’s commitment to empowering educators and students by promoting social and emotional education in schools and being an inspiration to young women and girls everywhere. He noted that Scarlett’s leadership exemplifies all that it means to be a Girl Scout, not only for those she works with now, but for generations of change-makers in the years to come.

CT Senator Richard Blumenthal recognized Scarlett for receiving the Girl Scouts 2019 Courage, Confidence, and Character Award for her extraordinary work and advocacy for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

Lieutenant Governonr Bysiewicz recognized Scarlett for receiving the Courage, Confidence, and Character Award presented by the Girl Scouts of CT, thanking her for her many years of service and for her commitment to serving as a role model for women and girls across Connecticut.

Scarlett was honored at the Ford Theater Gala with a standing ovation for almost a minute. This tribute showcases the extraordinary individuals for their service and work to help create a more unified and compassionate nation.

Presented by Character.org – Over the years, we’ve been proud to honor individuals who have displayed character throughout their lives through their words and actions.

Presented by Character.org – The award is given to organizations that “plan and implement unique initiatives that foster collaboration and good character building.” The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement received a Promising Practices Award for its work promoting Social and Emotional Learning to students.

Award presented by The Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies to Scarlett Lewis and the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for dedication and commitment to spreading Jesse’s message of Nurturing Healing Love as a global movement for peace.

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk selected Scarlett Lewis as a recipient for the 2018 Women of Distinction Awards. The award recognizes women who have made significant and unique contributions that have made a difference in the community. Scarlett is recognized for her work at Hindley School in Darien, CT and All Saints Catholic School in Norwalk, CT as well as the global impact she makes teaching students how to Choose Love through the Choose Love Enrichment Program.

Presented to Scarlett by Quinnipiac University’s College of Arts and Sciences

Presented to the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit– 10 or Less Employees. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run.

Presented to Scarlett for Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit –10 or Less Employees. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run.

Presented to Scarlett for Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run.

Presented to the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement by Great Nonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

Presented to The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement by the Rotary Club of Meriden, CT in recognition of outstanding service to families and communities.

Presented by the Center for Serenity to Scarlett Lewis for her faithfulness in spreading Jesse’s message and nurturing healing love around the world.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis by Aurea McGarry’s Live Your Legacy Summit for being the world’s strongest mother and carrying on Jesse’s legacy with his message of nurturing, healing love.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis by the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance in recognition of her courage and commitment to forgiveness, peace and reconciliation.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis by the Tri-County Mental Health 24th Annual Banquet for her support.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis and the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement by the Search for Common Ground. The Common Ground Awards are presented annually to honor outstanding accomplishments in conflict resolution, negotiation, community building, and peace building. Recipients have made significant contributions toward bridging divides and finding solutions to seemingly intractable problems. We honor those who deal with conflict in new ways; who meet crises with creativity, wisdom and courage; who inspire and bring hope to totters. Recipients of the Awards work in their local communities or internationally. They show us what can be achieved when we work with, and for, each other.

Presented to Scarlett Lewis by the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference in appreciation for serving as a Plenary Speaker

Presented to Scarlett Lewis by the LEVAS Organization in appreciation for her supportive speech at the 18th Annual LEVAS Memorial Tribute to 1st Responders of 911, U.S. Military, Mothers United Against Violence, Newtown and many others.