D CEO has named finalists in its fourth annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards, presented in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas and sponsored by Capital One. This year’s program attracted more than 500 nominations. After several judging sessions, a total of 112 finalists were named (81 nonprofit organizations and leaders and 31 corporate citizens).

All finalists will be recognized in a special feature in the August issue of D CEO, online, and at an exclusive awards event, where winners will be revealed.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP FINALISTS

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

• Camp Fire First Texas’ Early Education Apprenticeship Program
• Catalyst Health Network and Project Unity
• Dallas Forward
• Santander Consumer USA and Dallas Innovation Alliance

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CORPORATE LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

• Tanya Ragan, Wildcat Management
• G. Brint Ryan, Ryan
• Jacob Sims, HMS
• Thear Suzuki, EY
• Darren Woodson, ESRP

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CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR

• Comerica
• Ericsson North America
• GridLiance
• G6 Hospitality

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Credit Union of Texas
• Dallas Stars
• Granite Properties
• Match Group
• PNC Bank

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COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Food for Good, PepsiCo
• RED Development Group
• The Rosewood Corp.
• Wingstop Restaurants

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EQUITY LEADERSHIP

• Allyn Media
• Boston Consulting Group
• Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support
• Texas Instruments
• Dallas Mavericks

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IN-KIND SERVICES SUPPORTER

• American Airlines
• GFF
• Reed Smith
• Three Box Strategic Communications

 

NONPROFIT FINALISTS

Capital One Impact Initiative Award

• Café Momentum
• SouthFair Community Development Corp.
• WiNGS

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COVID-19 RESILIENCY (MIDSIZE ORGANIZATION)

• IT Disaster Resource Center
• United to Learn
• Wilkinson Center
• Dallas Bar Association

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COVID-19 RESILIENCY (LARGE ORGANIZATION)

• Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County
• The Warren Center
• Vogel Alcove

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COVID-19 RESILIENCY (MEGA ORGANIZATION)

• Dallas Symphony Orchestra
• Juliette Fowler Communities
• Sharing Life Community Outreach
• SPCA of Texas

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (MICRO ORGANIZATION)

• Mita Havlick, Dallas Education Foundation
• David Higbee, Bridge Lacrosse
• DeDe McGuire, DeDe McGuire Foundation
• Bryan Townsend, Trigger’s Toys

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (SMALL ORGANIZATION)

• Peter Beasley, Blacks United in Leading Technology International (BUiLT)
• Janie Bordner, New Horizons of North Texas
• Chris Howell, Sr., Chris Howell Foundation
• Carter Morris, Grace Bridge Food Bank

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (MIDSIZE ORGANIZATION)

• Rand Huguely, Best Buddies International
• Beth Myers, Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas
• Marty Turco, Dallas Stars Foundation
• Florencia Velasco Fortner, The Concilio

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (LARGE ORGANIZATION)

• A. Shonn Brown, Texas Women’s Foundation
• Keith Cerny, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
• Andy Keller, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
• Ellen Magnis, Family Gateway

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (MEGA ORGANIZATION)

• Jennifer Bartkowski, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
• Larry James and John Siburt, CitySquare
• Nico Leone, KERA
• David Woodyard, Catholic Charities of Dallas

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MOST SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING OR AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

• Black Tie Dinner
• EMBRACE Action
• Presbyterian Night Shelter
• Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

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NONPROFIT TEAM OF THE YEAR

• Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (Horticulture Team)
• Lyda Hill Philanthropies (Operations Team)
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Team)
• Traffick911 (Voice and Choice Program Team)

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (HEALTHCARE)

• Methodist Health System
• Prism Health North Texas
• Texas Health Resources
• Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (MICRO)

• CityLab High School Foundation
• DFW Angels
• Dallas Japanese Career Women
• Refresh Frisco

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL)

• The DEC Network
• T.R. Hoover Community Development Corp.
• Thanks-Giving Foundation
• World Relief North Texas

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (MIDSIZE)

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Dallas
• Brother Bill’s Helping Hand
• Fair Park First
• Social Venture Partners Dallas

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE)

• AIDS Services of Dallas
• Carry the Load
• Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
• Metrocrest Services

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ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR (MEGA)

• Buckner International
• North Texas Food Bank
• Salesmanship Club of Dallas
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

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OUTSTANDING INNOVATION

• Dwell with Dignity
• iStart Valley
• OurCalling
• Per Scholas Dallas
• Trusted World

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

• Common Cents Dallas
• The Dallas Renaissance
• UpSpire
• Vickery Trading Co.
• VolunteerNow

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

• Priscilla Anthony, Dallas CASA
• Mike Geisler, The Real Estate Council
• Margaret Hirsch, United to Learn
• Mike McCoy, Dallas 24 Hour Club