Join us for the 16th annual Be Our Guest -- Silicon Valley's most unique nonprofit luncheon and pumpkin auction! SVCN’s Be Our Guest is our fun twist on rubber chicken luncheons where local “celebrities” share lunch with hundreds of CBO staff and community leaders. Each year, SVCN honors nonprofits and nonprofit leaders who make a positive impact in our community and we auction off elaborately designed pumpkins.
Guests will enjoy a lively BBQ lunch, festive pumpkin contest, and the Nonprofit Impact Awards presentation.
Every year, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits recognizes leaders and organizations in the nonprofit community who make a positive impact on the community, as well as the efforts of those who support local nonprofits. This year's award categories include:
Nominations can be submitted through Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Read more about the award categories and submit your nominations below.
Support for the 2023 Nonprofit Impact Awards comes from BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory.
Named after SVCN's long-time CEO, Patricia A. Gardner, this award honors Patricia's vision of nonprofit power in unity strengthened many community-based nonprofits and their work throughout the County.
This award honors a nonprofit organization that has gone above and beyond to serve the community over the last year.
This award reflects SVCN’s value of collaboration. The awardees will have worked across boundaries to develop a common vision and shared values; the awardees will have generated outcomes improved by their collaboration.
The future of the nonprofit community is in the hands of emerging leaders who are shaping the future of our sector through their energy, creativity, and exceptional leadership. This award recognizes up-and-coming individuals in the nonprofit sector.
This award will be given to a government, private partner, Board member, or volunteer who has demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment to the goals and work priorities of Santa Clara County nonprofits over the last year.
Every year, local celebs (or their loyal staff) create and donate pumpkins to compete in the annual pumpkin contest and fundraising auction.
Ever wanted to put your pumpkin decoration to the test? Community members can join in on the fun, too!
Stay Tuned for Next Year's Contest!
Celebrity Table Captains mingle with nonprofit staff and design pumpkins for the annual pumpkin contest and fundraising auction. Stay tuned for the full list of table captains coming later this summer!
Sponsorships are still available for Be Our Guest 2024!
Check out our sponsorship levels and benefits or email Marissa Martinez at marissam@svcn.org to learn more.
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