2026 Piñon Awards: Event Recap
40th Annual Piñon Awards
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Santa Fe Community Foundation presented its 40th Annual Piñon Awards, honoring excellence in northern New Mexico's nonprofit sector. We were thrilled to present this year's honorees with their awards, a general operating grant, and the below videos that offer the public a glimpse into their vital work.
We also invite you to read the Santa Fe New Mexican's story about the awards ceremony here.
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Awardee Videos
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Photos
Celebrate 45 years of foundational support for Santa Fe
As the Santa Fe Community Foundation marks its 45th anniversary and the 40th annual Piñon Awards, our President & CEO Christopher Goett reflects on the people, partnerships, and long-term investments that have shaped the Foundation, and what it means to build for generations to come.
Announcing 40th Annual Piñon Awards Honorees
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of its 40th Annual Piñon Awards: Española Humane, Human Rights Alliance, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, and Resolve. Presented annually since 1987, the Piñon Awards are among northern New Mexico's most prestigious recognitions of nonprofit excellence.
Northern New Mexico Foundations Join Together to Support Communities Impacted by Frijoles Fire
As the Frijoles Fire impacts communities in Northern New Mexico, the LANL Foundation and Thornburg Foundation are each contributing $10,000 to the Frijoles Fire 2026 Fund, a philanthropic fund established by the Santa Fe Community Foundation to help address the immediate and emerging needs of individuals and families affected by the fire.
