The Carbon County Community Foundation is inviting the public to submit nominations for its Community Awards, which will be presented during the foundation’s 10-year anniversary celebration later this year.

The Community Awards honor individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a meaningful impact across Carbon County.

Community members are encouraged to nominate those who are making a difference today — whether through philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy or innovative nonprofit work.

“We know Carbon County is full of people and organizations quietly doing incredible work,” said Sharon Alexander, president of the Carbon County Community Foundation. “These awards are an opportunity for the community to help us shine a light on those efforts and celebrate the impact happening all around us.”

The 2025 Community Awards include:

• Community Advocate Award — Honors an individual whose passion, dedication and service have made a lasting difference in Carbon County. Preference will be given to nominees who have partnered with or supported the foundation in advancing its mission.

• Corporate Business Leadership Award — Recognizes a business that demonstrates outstanding corporate citizenship through philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership that strengthens local nonprofits, schools and civic life.

• Nonprofit Excellence Award — Celebrates a nonprofit organization showing exceptional leadership, innovation and measurable results in addressing community needs.

The nomination process is simple and open to the public. Nominations require a brief letter of recommendation describing why the nominee deserves recognition. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 21.

Award recipients will be honored at the Carbon County Community Foundation’s 10th anniversary celebration, which will take place on May 29 at Blue Mountain Resort. The evening will commemorate a decade of community impact and will include dinner, a DJ, dancing and a silent auction.

Since its founding, the foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in grants and scholarships, supporting local nonprofits, students and community initiatives throughout the county.

Tickets for the anniversary celebration will be available this spring. Sponsorship opportunities are open now for businesses and partners interested in supporting the event and the foundation’s mission.

More information about the Community Awards, anniversary celebration and sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.cccfoundpa.org/anniversary.

The Carbon County Community Foundation was formed in 2016 with the mission to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever. It does so by offering individuals, families and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today, combining that with expertise in philanthropic planning, nonprofit sector issues and community priorities.

Learn more about the foundation by visiting cccfoundpa.org or by calling 1-855-545-1311.