CNM Connect (CNM), previously The Center for Nonprofit Management, is pleased to announce Gillian Breidenbach as honorary chair and Nikki and Crayton Webb as event chairs for the 15th Annual A Night of Light on November 12, 2015. Applications for the Awards of Excellence open July 1 and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 31.
Created in 2001, A Night of Light brings together nonprofit leaders, staff and volunteers along with the community’s most noteworthy corporations and community advocates to celebrate the individuals and organizations positively impacting the nonprofit sector. This special fundraising event honors those who are making a commitment to improve the North Texas community by believing in and supporting North Texas nonprofits.
“It’s a privilege to serve as honorary chair for A Night of Light, as this event celebrates the groups and individuals who make North Texas so great,” said Gillian Breidenbach, Senior Vice President Enterprise Business & Community Engagement, Bank of America. “Bank of America has a long-standing relationship with CNM Connect, and we are committed to supporting their efforts to connect North Texas nonprofits with the leaders in our community who together can help create a better future for us all.”
An independent panel of judges will review and select the Awards of Excellence entries. Finalists will be announced in September and winners will be announced at A Night of Light held on November 12 at Sixty-Five Hundred in Dallas. This honor includes a $5,000 cash award as well as a $2,500 scholarship toward CNM services. To date, CNM has awarded $400,000 in cash awards to 80 organizations in the following categories:
- Nonprofit of the Year – Presented to the nonprofit organization that has best implemented a program/project clearly focused on advancing its mission to address a community need.
- Nonprofit CEO of the Year – Presented to the nonprofit CEO/ executive director who has best demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision.
- Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year – Presented to the board chairperson or board member who has best contributed to the long-term impact of the nonprofit that he or she serves and whose leadership exhibits best practices in nonprofit governance.
- Nonprofit Communicator of the Year, in Honor of Robert Miller – Presented to the nonprofit organization that has best used a communications program/campaign to successfully advance its mission.
- Corporation of the Year – Presented to the corporation that best models good corporate citizenship and socially responsible partnerships.
“We are honored to have Gillian, Nikki and Crayton host this special event,” said Tina Weinfurther, President and CEO of CNM Connect. “Each of these individuals has made a tremendous impact supporting nonprofits in our community, and we look forward to working together to honor this year’s award recipients.”
Nonprofits and corporations that support the nonprofit community are invited to apply throughout the month of July. For more information on nominations and applications or A Night of Light sponsorships, visit cnmconnect.org/anol2015.
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 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.