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WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is asking the public to nominate people and businesses to receive the first annual Blue Mountain philanthropy awards. Awards will be presented at the Blue Mountain Celebration of Giving on March 3rd at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Nominations must be made by October 31, 2022.
The goal of these awards is to honor those in our area that support local nonprofits and community needs. “Since joining the Community Foundation nearly two years ago, I’ve been blown away by the number of people and businesses in this community who give deeply of their energy and assets. The Foundation wants to publicly honor and thank these people,” said Kol Medina, president & CEO of the Foundation.
Four awards will be given: the “spirit of philanthropy award” for an individual, couple, or family who invest their time or money in nonprofits; the “business making a difference award” for a business that has built giving back into their operations; the “rising star youth award” for a person 21 years old or younger who has shown a dedication to helping the community; and the “exceptional nonprofit service award” for a person who has supported our community by working as a staff member at one or more nonprofits.
Nominations can be made by anyone, including a person nominating themselves. “I place great importance on these awards being provided through an open process where anyone can nominate anyone,” Medina added. “A committee of knowledgeable community volunteers will review all nominations and choose the Award recipients.”
The awards are organized by Blue Mountain Community Foundation and sponsored by the Walla Walla Community College Foundation and the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce. Additional sponsors are welcome.
Nomination forms can be obtained on the Foundation’s website at http://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/awards or by emailing Medina at [email protected]. Questions can be directed to Medina via email or phone at 509-529-4371.
