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The Defender Service Awards honors nonprofits in the United States and Canada, awarding them a customized Defender 130 and monetary prizes to support their mission.
ei3 partners with Jaguar Land Rover for the fourth edition of the Defender Service Awards, following our successful collaboration in 2023 and 2022. The awards recognize organizations across five categories:-
Animal Welfare
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Veterans Outreach
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Environment and Conservation
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Community Service
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Search and Rescue
ei3 awards the "Community Service" category winner a $25,000 USD prize, with an additional $5,000 provided by the presenting sponsor, CHASE, for a total of $30,000 in support.
2024 Community Service Award Winner
Nathaniel's Hope Wins a $25,000 Cash Prize and a Custom Land Rover Defender 130
The 4th Annual Defender Service Awards have come to a close, celebrating organizations making a real difference in communities across North America.
After a public vote, Nathaniel's Hope was named the winner of the Community Service category, sponsored by ei3. This past weekend, we had the honor of presenting them with a custom Land Rover Defender 130 and a $25,000 cash prize to support their mission.
For over 20 years, Nathaniel's Hope has provided essential care, community, and resources to kids with special needs and their families. This award will help them expand their reach and continue making a meaningful impact.
ei3 CEO, Spencer Cramer, proudly presented the award to the Nathaniel's Hope team during the 2024 Defender Service Awards Ceremony. ei3 is honored to support their efforts in assisting children and adults with special needs through programs that provide free respite care, practical support, and meaningful community connections.
Spencer Cramer, CEO of ei3, presents the Nathaniel’s Hope team with their cash prize
Previous Community Service Award Winners
2023 Winner: Kairos Adventures
"Winning the Defender for the Community Services category and the $25,000 support has been an incredible blessing. It rallied our community, boosted awareness, and brought pride to our participants, who love arriving at project sites in the customized Defender. Months later, we're still excited every time we load it up to make an impact!"
Heather Subbert, Advocate and Adventurer at Kairos Adventures
The Kairos Adventures team with their new custom Defender 130 at the 2023 Defender Winners Weekend
2022 Winner: Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs utilize the Defender 130 for navigating perilous journeys to reach remote locations, ensuring the safe distribution of meals in the most challenging disaster areas. Mercy Chefs collaborates with like-minded organizations to expand their impact, serving underserved communities nationwide. With a dedicated team of over 10,000 volunteers, they have provided more than 20 million meals across 150 disasters, spanning 29 states and 12 countries since their founding.
Hear from the team:
At ei3, we're proud to support organizations that create lasting change. These organizations embody the spirit of service, and we're honored to celebrate their incredible work.
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