CNM Connect (CNM), previously The Center for Nonprofit Management, is excited to announce the Awards of Excellence finalists for the 15^th Annual A Night of Light on November 12 at Sixty-Five Hundred in Dallas.

A Night of Light was created in 2001 by CNM to bring nonprofits and other community stakeholders together to honor the individuals and organizations that are making a difference in North Texas. This year’s fundraiser is co-chaired by Nikki and Crayton Webb with Gillian Breidenbach as Honorary Chair.

“The record number of nominations for this year’s A Night of Light awards is a clear indication of the incredible work taking place in North Texas to assist those who need help and to address the most critical problems in our community,” shared Nikki and Crayton Webb. “There is much work yet to do, but on November 12 we look forward to pausing for an evening to recognize the people and organizations that are truly making a difference.”

This September, an independent panel of judges reviewed 117 Awards of Excellence nominations. Finalists in each category and award sponsors include: 

• Nonprofit of the Year, Presented by Atmos Energy - Equest, TexProtects and Trinity River Mission

• Nonprofit CEO of the Year, Presented by Wells Fargo - Michelle Kinder, Momentous Institute; Madeline McClure, TexProtects; and Sharon McGowan, Friends of Wednesday’s Child

• Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year, Presented by Deloitte, EY and PwC - Beth Gold, Educational First Steps; Gayle Johansen, VMLC; and Greg May, Dallas CASA

• Nonprofit Communicator of the Year in Honor of Robert Miller, Presented by Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Morning News - Garland Summer Musicals, New Friends New Life and Operation Kindness

• Corporation of the Year, Presented by Texas Instruments - Celanese Corporation, Southwest Airlines and Tenet Healthcare Corporation

To date, CNM has awarded $400,000 in cash awards to 80 organizations. Each receives a $5,000 cash award as well as a $2,500 scholarship toward CNM services. A Night of Light will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 12. Tables can be purchased for $2,500 and individual tickets for $250 by visiting cnmconnect.org/anol2015.

About CNM Connect 

Founded in 1980, CNM Connect (previously The Center for Nonprofit Management) strengthens communities by connecting and engaging nonprofits and other stakeholders through leadership, management expertise and outcomes technology. In addition to providing services including executive recruiting, seminars, certificate programs and consulting, CNM is expanding its offerings to meet the needs of today’s nonprofit. To learn more, visit cnmconnect.org or call 214-826-3470.