Northwest North Dakota Nonprofit Awards Night

This award recognizes an outstanding nonprofit organization that has demonstrated exceptional impact, leadership, and service to its community over the past year. Nominees should show strong organizational integrity, measurable outcomes, and a clear commitment to improving lives within Williams, McKenzie, Mountrail, or Divide Counties.

The Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and heart to a nonprofit organization or cause. This person consistently goes above and beyond expectations, making a meaningful difference through service, leadership, and dedication.

The Trailblazer Award recognizes a nonprofit organization that has pioneered innovative approaches, programs, or solutions to address community needs. This award celebrates creativity, forward-thinking leadership, and a willingness to take bold steps to create lasting change.

This award honors an individual whose lifelong commitment to service has created a lasting impact on the community. Nominees should demonstrate decades of dedication, leadership, and influence in the nonprofit or volunteer sector, leaving a legacy of service and compassion.

This award recognizes a specific project, program, or initiative that has made a significant impact within the past year. The initiative should demonstrate clear goals, strong execution, and measurable outcomes that positively affected individuals or the broader community.

The Unsung Hero Award celebrates those who quietly and consistently make a difference without seeking recognition. Nominees may be individuals, businesses, or organizations whose behind-the-scenes contributions have been essential to the success of nonprofit efforts or community programs.

This award honors a nonprofit organization serving a rural community with a population under 5,000 people. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional impact despite limited resources, highlighting the power of community-driven solutions in rural North Dakota.

The Go-Getter Award recognizes a young nonprofit board member (ages 21–30) who is making an exceptional impact through leadership, initiative, and service. This award celebrates emerging leaders who bring energy, innovation, and commitment to nonprofit governance and community involvement.