Nonprofit Awards

D CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas are proud to honor professionals and organizations in the nonprofit world that make a positive and efficient impact on the community, while celebrating the efforts of corporations and business leaders who support and collaborate with local nonprofits.

Make your nonprofit nominations here. Organizations can be nominated in more than one category, but separate entries need to be made for each.

If you would like to nominate corporate partners, please do so here.

All nominations must be made by midnight on April 19, 2024.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Risi at [email protected].

Nominee's Category*
All nonprofits must be local to the DFW area. The Capital One Impact Initiative Award is no longer accepting nominations. If this category is selected, you will not be able to submit the form.
Nominee's Company or Organization*
The Team's Company or Organization*
Nominee's Name*
First Last
Name of the Team's Most Senior Leader*
First Last
Nominee's Title*
Team Leader's Title*
Nominee's Email*
Team Leader's Email or Preferred Point of Contact*
Nominee's Phone Number*
Team Leader's Phone Number or Preferred Point of Contact*
Nominee's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP / Postal Code
The Organization's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
What type of Nonprofit is the Nominee's Organization? (example: 501(c)(3) nonprofit)*
What type of Nonprofit is the Team's Organization? (example: 501(c)(3) nonprofit)*
What is the Nominee's Annual Operating Budget?*
This information will be used to determine Business category, and will be kept strictly confidential.
What is the Organization's Annual Operating Budget?*
This information will be used to determine Business category, and will be kept strictly confidential.
Why does this nominee or organization deserve recognition in general for its work?*
Why does this team deserve recognition in general for its work?*
Explain how the nominee (or organization) has demonstrated strong leadership, has developed an effective board, and works with staff to create an environment that is fiscally responsible and ethically strong.*
Explain how the team has demonstrated strong leadership, worked alongside an effective board, and helped create an environment that is fiscally responsible and ethically strong.*
How has the nominee or organization delivered positive impact on an important community issue?*
How has the team delivered positive impact on an important community issue?*
Please share the organization's mission statement:*
Social Enterprise: Describe how the organization applies innovative strategies to maximize improvements or impact in the community.*
Volunteer of the Year: Describe the volunteer who consistently goes above and beyond in lending their time and expertise to your organization.*
Nonprofit Team of the Year: Describe how your staff (or a team within the larger organization) works to support one of the organization’s specific causes or programs.*
Leadership Excellence: Explain the accomplishments of the organization’s CEO, executive director, or board chair.*
Organization of the Year: Tell why the organization deserves to be recognized over all others for its service and mission-based success. (Awards will be given for large, medium, and small organizations.)*
Most Successful Fundraising or Awareness Campaign: Describe the purpose, size, and results of the organization’s most successful capital, operational, endowment, marketing and/or advocacy campaign during the past year.*
Innovation in Education: Describe how the organization works to provide or support educational resources that help prepare the next generation of talent and/or provide a pathway toward a better future. Please include information on any collaborations that have been instrumental in its efforts.*
Outstanding Innovation: Please describe how the organization has put forth new ideas or processes that relate to its operations and goals.*
Capital One Impact Initiative Award: Please describe how this nonprofit has advanced socioeconomic mobility and closed gaps in equity and opportunity through workforce development, housing stabilization, small business support, racial equity and/or financial well-being.*
Your Name*
First Last
Your Title*
Your Company*
Your Email*
Your Phone*
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Nonprofit Awards