The Community Awards honor individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a meaningful impact across Carbon County. Community members are encouraged to nominate those who are making a difference today \u2014 whether through philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, or innovative nonprofit work.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know Carbon County is full of people and organizations quietly doing incredible work,\u201d said Sharon Alexander, President of the Carbon County Community Foundation. \u201cThese awards are an opportunity for the community to help us shine a light on those efforts and celebrate the impact happening all around us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2025 Community Awards include:<\/p>\n
Honors an individual whose passion, dedication, and service have made a lasting difference in Carbon County. Preference will be given to nominees who have partnered with or supported the Foundation in advancing its mission.<\/p>\n
Recognizes a business that demonstrates outstanding corporate citizenship through philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership that strengthens local nonprofits, schools, and civic life.<\/p>\n
Celebrates a nonprofit organization showing exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable results in addressing community needs.<\/p>\n
The nomination process is simple and open to the public. Nominations require a brief letter of recommendation describing why the nominee deserves recognition. Nominations must be submitted by January 21.<\/p>\n
Award recipients will be honored at the Carbon County Community Foundation\u2019s 10th Anniversary Celebration, taking place Friday, May 29th, at Blue Mountain Resort. The evening will commemorate a decade of community impact and will include dinner, a DJ, dancing, and a silent auction. Since its founding, the Carbon County Community Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in grants and scholarships, supporting local nonprofits, students, and community initiatives throughout the county.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the anniversary celebration will be available later this spring. Sponsorship opportunities are open now for businesses and partners interested in supporting the event and the Foundation\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n
More information about the Community Awards, anniversary celebration, and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the Carbon County Community Foundation\u2019s website: www.cccfoundpa.org\/anniversary.<\/a><\/p>\n The Carbon County Community Foundation was formed in 2016 with the mission to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever<\/em>. We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today, combining that with expertise in philanthropic planning, nonprofit sector issues, and community priorities.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carbon Foundation Seeks Public Nominations for Community Awards [1\/12\/26] \u2500 The Carbon County Community Foundation is inviting the public to submit nominations for its Community Awards, which will be presented … Continue reading Carbon Foundation Seeks Public Nominations for Community Awards<\/span> About the Carbon County Community Foundation<\/h1>\n
\nSharon Alexander<\/p>\n