Heart of SONOMA COUNTY AWARDS

Where volunteers, nonprofits, and leaders shine.

Deadline for Nominations, Thursdsay, December 21, midnight.

4th Annual Heart of Sonoma County

$35,000 in awards and eight categories, recognizing and honoring Sonoma County’s outstanding nonprofit volunteers, leaders and organizations.

The Corporate Community Service Award is presented to a business that has fostered and encouraged volunteerism and philanthropy among its employees

Sponsored by: Open

The Volunteer of the Year Award and $5,000 for the recipient’s nonprofit will be presented to an individual (other than a board member) who has provided exemplary volunteer service to a Sonoma County nonprofit organization.

Sponsored by: Open

The Excellence in Innovation Award and $5,000 for the recipient’s nonprofit is presented to an individual, organization or partnership that has developed new, creative, and effective strategies for advancing solutions to critical issues in our community.

Sponsored by: PG&E 

The Excellence in Innovation Award and $5,000 will be presented to an individual, organization or partnership that has developed new, creative and effective strategies for advancing solutions to critical issues in our community.

Sponsored by: Open

Up to five Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards of $1,000 each will be presented to full-time middle or high school students serving a Sonoma County nonprofit in the community, education, or faith environment.

Sponsored by: Peter Haas Jr. Family Fund 

The Excellence in Leadership Award and $5,000 for the recipient’s nonprofit will be presented to an executive director who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and whose vision has inspired meaningful and lasting change benefiting the organization and community.

Sponsored by: Open

The Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award and $5,000 will be presented to an organization that has demonstrated exemplary service to its constituents.

Sponsored by: Open

The Lifetime Achievement Award and $5,000 for a nonprofit of their choice will be presented to an individual who has made a positive and notable difference during their career by significantly contributing to address a cause, issue or discipline. 

Sponsored by: Redwood Credit Union 

Save the Date

4th Annual Heart of Sonoma County Awards Luncheon & Celebration

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 11 AM to 2 PM, at The Backdrop

Thank You Presenting Sponsor!

Awards Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) has honored local leaders and their causes at the Heart of Sonoma County Awards for 3 consecutive years. The 4th Annual Heart of Sonoma County Awards™ is expected to reach over 300 attendees and give $35,000 to honor Sonoma County nonprofits and the passionate individuals who dedicate their work to advancing our communities.