The Memphis Grizzlies have been named one of four finalists for the Third Annual Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award for their dedication to their community through organizations and initiatives such as Grizzlies Prep, Police Athletic League (PAL), GrizzFit and more. Teams and clubs across all sports were nominated for the award based on their commitment and impact in their respective communities.
Grizzlies Prep, the only public charter school in the nation branded by a NBA team, serves predominantly low-income boys living in underserved communities of color. During the past five years, the school has begun to close the achievement gap and currently ranks third in Reading and seventh in Math across all 38 Shelby County Middle Schools.