YOU Can Recognize a Giver in the Community – Estes Park Trail-Gazette

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. Nominations close Oct. 13. 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. So many people give; they make a point to create a better Estes Valley and deserve to be celebrated. National Philanthropy Day returns to the YMCA of the Rockies on Nov. 9. This event is an opportunity to recognize philanthropists in front of 350 peers.

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 someone: 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.

On a personal note, I share news about the nonprofit industry throughout the year in the local newspapers, online and through social media. I generally focus on the Nonprofit Resource Center’s programming and educational opportunities the organization offers in order to strengthen nonprofits. It is a joy to step into something more personal. I publish a short bio of each nominee and the winner in the five categories. Nominators, and the nominees themselves, remind me—and the community at large—of the force of philanthropy in the Estes Valley.

Thanks to everyone, in advance, who nominate. Your acknowledgment of those who give 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. You can RSVP to attend, nominate, and register your nonprofit table at epnonprofit.org

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.