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Piñon Awards
Honoring excellence in the nonprofit sector
Since 1987, the Santa Fe Community Foundation has selected and awarded the Piñon Awards to local nonprofit organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the community. First held in a board member’s living room, the Piñon Awards ceremony has become a fall tradition filling the La Fonda ballroom with awardees, supporters, and friends of the Foundation
Tickets to this year's award ceremony will go on sale here beginning Friday, September 1, 2023.
Timeline
2023 Piñon Awards
Guidelines
Eligibility guidelines
Organizations and individuals may be nominated by a board member, funder, past Piñon Award recipient, or any member of the community. Staff from eligible nonprofits may also nominate their organization.
Winning nonprofits:
- have operated for at least three years in northern New Mexico;
- are a 501(c)(3) or tribal entity;
- have a proven track record;
- serve the Foundation’s geographic area of service (Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties); and
- their work is aligned with one or more of the Foundation’s funding priorities: Arts & Culture, Animal Welfare, Civic & Economic Opportunities, Education, Environment, and Health & Wellbeing.
Award categories
Courageous Innovation Award
Quiet Inspiration Award
Resiliency Award
Tried & True Award
AWARDEES
And this year's awards go to...
Searchlight New Mexico
Courageous Innovation Award
Scott's House
Quiet Inspiration Award
New Mexico Acequia Association
Resiliency Award
Institute of American Indian Arts
Tried & True Award
- A brief description of the nonprofit organization's overall mission, services, or programs
- Your reasons for nominating the organization
- Up to one additional attachment (program, flyer, newsletter, etc.)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What organizations will be considered for the awards?
Who may do the nominating?
How do I send in a nomination?
When are nominations due?
37th Annual Piñon Awards Ceremony
Our beloved fall tradition continues! Join us at our 37th Annual Piñon Awards to celebrate excellence in our region's nonprofit sector. This year's honorees include Searchlight New Mexico, Scott's House, New Mexico Acequia Association, and Institute of American Indian Arts.
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Announcing 2023 Piñon Awards Recipients
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is delighted to announce the winners of its 2023 Piñon Awards, a prestigious recognition of excellence within northern New Mexico’s nonprofit sector.
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