Nominations for philanthropist of the year to close Friday, Oct. 13 – Estes Park Trail-Gazette

Now is the time! Nominations close Oct. 13 at midnight. Community members are
encouraged to nominate a philanthropist of the year. The categories are Youth,
Business, Enduring Service, Katie Speer Individual Philanthropist and Shavlik Nonprofit
of the Year. RSVP, nomination, and table registration links are found at epnonprofit.org.(EPNRC/Courtesy Photo)

Every year, the community shines a light on philanthropists making an impact in the Estes Valley. National Philanthropy Day returns to the YMCA of the Rockies on Nov. 9. This FREE event is an opportunity to recognize philanthropists in front of 350 peers, learn about nonprofit programs, eat amazing food and fill your bucket with a big, “Wow, we are solving problems and making local impact.” So many people give and they deserve to be celebrated.

Community members are encouraged to nominate a philanthropist of the year in any of the following categories: Youth, Business, Enduring Service, Katie Speer Individual Philanthropist of the Year and the Shavlik Nonprofit of the Year. It’s easy to nominate: submit their information through epnonprofit.org. Nominations close Friday, Oct. 13. Award winners are chosen by an independent volunteer committee of six community members. The EPNRC staff and board do not serve on the awards committee. Last year, we had roughly 40 nominations across all categories. We want to hear from you.

When philanthropists are publicly appreciated, it creates amazing momentum in the world of service. Let us celebrate the efforts made by people of all ages, the businesses in our community and nonprofits who create the infrastructure of service in Estes Park.

This event is open and free. Come! You will leave feeling flush with warm fuzzies. RSVP to attend, nominate a philanthropist, and register your nonprofit table at epnonprofit.org. Ten nonprofit tables remain as of Oct. 10.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center works to connect, support and inspire our nonprofit community. Together, we create a Culture of Philanthropy in Estes Park. Visit epnonprofit.org to learn more.