2021 Impact Award Nominations Now Open - Close September 13, 2021

Emerging Leader Recipients:
Kate Ekman, CVA: I plan to do a new headshot and also take a management/ leadership course but I’m about to start working with a skilled ED mentor who will help me with some of those goals. 

Nicole Smith:  I was able to purchase my book to study for my CVA certification and was able to purchase a WOCA membership (Women of Color in the Arts).

Jessica Dennes:  I used my award money to purchase a continuing education course on grant writing at the local community college. I hope to be able to support current projects and initiatives that come up in the future and is course will help. Thank you for the support!

Exemplary Leader Recipients: 
Becca Hand, MPA, CVA:  I used my award funds to register for a professional certification and the study materials that I needed.

Tracey O'Neill, CVA
I joined The Renewed… Connecting the Cause community with Breauna Dorelus.  I will be putting the remainder of the money toward attending the Al!ve, Better Impact & VMPC Hybrid Conference “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” and the next Volunteer Australia National Volunteer Manager Conference.

Andrea Hill, CVA
My award funds went towards the registration fee for the CFRE exam. I will be taking the test in November of this year.