Make a Nomination: National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professions/Washington DC Metro Area Chapter seeks nominations for its National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards. Awards will be presented in the following six areas:

• outstanding philanthropist
• outstanding fundraising volunteer
• outstanding corporate partner
• outstanding foundation partner
• outstanding fundraising professional
• outstanding diversity leader
  

Nominees and nominators do not have to be AFP members, they simply have to understand the value of philanthropy to our community.

Nominations are due by Friday, April 30. Click here to learn more or make a nomination.

Seeking Nominations: Women Business Achievement Awards

SmartCEO Magazine seeks nominations for its 2010 BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Awards. In July, the magazine will recognize top female C-level executives (CEO, President, Owner, Executive Director) in the Greater Baltimore-Washington metro who are making unprecedented strides in business, building a stronger community both financially, philanthropically and most importantly, through leadership.

Nominations for executives in Greater Washington are due by Friday, April 16. Click here to learn more or make a nomination.

Make a Nomination: Service Awards

The Governors of Virginia and Maryland are now accepting applications for Service Awards in their states.

In Virginia:
"The 2010 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards will be presented in several categories, including youth, senior, faith-based, family, community organization and business or corporation. Winners will be honored during an awards ceremony in April 2010." Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 1. Click here to learn more.

In Maryland:
"The Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism awards recognize significant contributions of Maryland citizens to the life and health of the State and its people. The awards are presented during National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24, 2010." Nominations are due by Monday, March 1. Click here to learn more.

Deadline Extended: 2010 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards

Deadline Extended! Center member Volunteer Fairfax is accepting applications for the 2010 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. This community-wide celebration of volunteerism honors individuals, groups and organizations that have given outstanding volunteer service.

Click here to learn more about the 11 award categories and how to submit a nomination.

Applications are due by Friday, February 19 Monday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m.

Deadlines Approaching: Local Awards Programs Seek Nominees

The deadlines are fast approaching for several awards to recognize excellence in our region are seeking nominations. Click each below to learn more.

• SmartCEO Magazine is seeking nominees for its annual Smart100 program. Nominations close Friday, October 30. Click here to learn more about submitting a nominations for the Greater Washington region.
• The Washington Area Women's Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2010 Leadership Awards. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, November 3. Click here to learn more.

And remember, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is now accepting applications for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. The application deadline is Monday, December 7.

Local Awards Programs Seek Nominees

Several awards to recognize excellence in our region are seeking nominations. Click each below to learn more.

• Greater DC Cares is accepting nominations for its Class of Change 2009. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 12. Click here to download the nomination form.
• SmartCEO Magazine is seeking nominees for its annual Smart100 program. Nominations close Friday, October 30. Click here to learn more about submitting a nominations for the Greater Washington region.
• The Washington Area Women's Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2010 Leadership Awards. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, November 3. Click here to learn more.

And remember, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is now accepting applications for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. The application deadline is Monday, December 7.

Accepting Applications: Award for Nonprofit Diversity Leadership

The National MultiCultural Institute is accepting applications for the 2009 Leading Lights Awards for Nonprofit Diversity Leadership. The Leading Lights Diversity Awards celebrate exemplary leaders in the nonprofit sector whose demonstrated courage, innovation and commitment to diversity light a path to a more inclusive society.

Annually, three (3) awards are presented to organizations that serve as role models for enhancing diversity and encouraging respect and inclusion within their organizations and with the diverse communities they serve. Individuals through their work in and on behalf of non-profit organizations are also eligible for recognition. Award recipients are selected from the following nonprofit sectors:

• Education
• Social/Human Services
• Health Care
• Arts & Culture

A fourth award, recognizing an individual or organization that has been at the forefront of addressing an emerging critical issue related to multiculturalism, will be periodically awarded.

Click here to learn more and to download the application.

The application deadline is September 30.

Make a Nomination: National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professions/Washington DC Metro Area Chapter seeks nominations for its National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards. Awards will be presented in the following six areas:

• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Corporate Partner
• Outstanding Foundation Partner
• Outstanding Fundraiser Professional
• Outstanding Diversity Leader
• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer

Nominations are due by Monday, June 22. Click here to learn more.

Make a Nomination: National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professions/Washington DC Metro Area Chapter seeks nominations for its National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards. Awards will be presented in the following six areas:

• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Corporate Partner
• Outstanding Foundation Partner
• Outstanding Fundraiser Professional
• Outstanding Diversity Leader
• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer

Nominations are due by Friday, May 29. Click here to learn more.