Philadelphia, PA, September 1, 2026 - Liguori Academy
Liguori Academy is proud to announce the 2026 Boundless Celebration Honorees.
BOUNDLESS AWARD - BURTON AND MINDY COHEN
The Boundless Award is the highest honor bestowed by Liguori Academy, recognizing an individual or organization that embodies the spirit of Boundless Love. Inspired by the charism of St. Alphonsus Liguori, this award celebrates those who believe deeply in our mission to prepare future leaders through personalized learning in a community that offers boundless opportunities. The recipient(s) demonstrate exceptional dedication by fostering meaningful partnerships and relationships that strengthen and advance the mission of Liguori Academy, ensuring that every student has the tools and support to thrive.
About Burton and Mindy
Bob and Mindy Cohen are longtime business leaders and philanthropists who share a deep commitment to helping young people reach their full potential. Bob represents the second generation of family ownership at Acme Corrugated Box Co., a business founded by his father in 1918. Since joining the company in 1969, Bob has helped lead its remarkable growth into a thriving, third-generation family business employing approximately 280 people. A graduate of Central High School and Penn State University, Bob remains passionate about innovation, developing his team, and building a lasting legacy. He was recently inducted into the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the industry.
Mindy is an attorney, businesswoman, and longtime educator who taught law at Rider University for 32 years before retiring. She remains active in residential construction and shares Bob’s dedication to philanthropy and community impact. Together, they established a philanthropic foundation focused on supporting young people in their pursuit of education and self-improvement. Having grown up in a community similar to those Liguori Academy serves, Bob and Mindy understand the transformative power of opportunity and education. They are proud to support Liguori Academy’s mission and honored to be recognized at the Boundless Celebration.
Previous Boundless Award Winners
Recipient Year
Stan Woodland 2018
Christy Barilotti 2019
Lawrence Stuardi 2020
Raymond Mirra 2021
Marianne Scott 2022
Scott Emerson and Emerson Group 2023
The Wilusz Family 2024
The Greene Family and Aldrich Foundation 2025
AMORE AWARD - JANINE AND JEFF YASS AND YASS PRIZE
The Amore Award honors an individual or organization whose generosity and support reflect the spirit of Boundless Love and the tireless commitment of St. Alphonsus Liguori to those most in need. This award recognizes those who have made a profound impact on the lives of Liguori Academy students through their unwavering support and dedication to our mission. The recipient(s) demonstrate compassion and generosity that ensures every student has the opportunity to succeed.
About Janine and Jeff
Janine Yass is a nationally recognized advocate, leader, and philanthropist whose passion for expanding educational opportunity has shaped the field. She co-founded Boys’ Latin Charter School in West Philadelphia in 2007, served as a founding board member of the Philadelphia School Partnership, and also served on the board of the Center for Education Reform in Washington, D.C. from 2013-2024. With her husband, Jeff, she launched the Yass Prize in 2021 - widely regarded as the “Pulitzer for Education Innovation” - to spotlight, celebrate, and reward the next generation of education changemakers. Since its inception, the Yass Prize and STOP Awards Initiative have distributed more than $60 million to 225+ innovators, helping build one of the nation's largest communities of education innovators dedicated to transforming learning for students across the country. Janine holds a master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Muhlenberg College.
Jeff Yass is the founding partner and managing director of Susquehanna International Group, LLP, a private global securities firm. His responsibilities include the management and trading of the firm’s portfolio. He received a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Jeff served on the Cato Institute Board of Directors for more than two decades, from 2002 through early 2024. Jeff and his wife, Janine, founded The Yass Prize and Yass Center for Education, as well as the Yass Foundation for Education, to expand the number of educational providers working to create opportunities for all students.
Previous Amore Award Winners
Recipient Year
Francesca O’Brien 2018
Paul and Marianne Barr 2019
Thomas Brodnicki 2020
Steven Kantor 2021
John Moser 2022
Uncommon Individual Foundation 2023
Steven and Jenifer Smith 2024
PARTNERSHIP AWARD - PINCUS ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC.
The Brodnicki Partners in Mission Community Partnership Award honors an individual or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, philanthropy, and partnership in support of Liguori Academy students. This award recognizes those who have played a pivotal role in helping students pursue academic achievement and career preparation through their dedication and commitment to advancing the mission of Liguori Academy. The recipient(s) create new opportunities for students both in the classroom and beyond.
About Pincus Elevator Company
Since 1953, Pincus Elevator Co., Inc. has helped building owners and property managers keep their elevators safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. The company specializes in preventive maintenance, responsive repairs, troubleshooting, and long-term solutions for elevators of virtually every type, age, make, and model throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Led by Matt Pincus and his daughter, Emily Pincus, Pincus Elevator combines decades of hands-on industry experience with the energy and vision of third-generation family leadership. Together, they remain committed to the values on which the company was built: exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, honest communication, and personal accountability.
As an independent, locally owned and operated company, Pincus Elevator develops maintenance programs around each building’s actual needs. Its experienced technicians focus on preventing shutdowns, responding quickly when problems arise, and extending the useful life of customers’ equipment.
Pincus Elevator believes customer relationships should be earned through dependable service and proven results—not secured through proprietary restrictions. That philosophy has helped the company build lasting relationships and a trusted reputation throughout the region.
Previous Partnership Award Winners
Recipient Year
Thomas McHale 2022
Tina Tartaglione 2025
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