Be Our Guest

Join us on Friday, October 24, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza for Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits’ signature annual luncheon. This one-of-a-kind event brings together nonprofit teams, local celebrities, and nonprofit allies for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and joy, plus the chance to bid on stunning, creatively decorated pumpkins.

It’s a unique opportunity to share a meal, network, and celebrate the incredible work of our local nonprofit community.
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Submit Your Award Nominations!

Nonprofit Impact Awards

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.
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This year's award categories include:

Patricia A. Gardner Changemaker Award

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.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes visionary leaders for their lifelong positive impact on nonprofits in Santa Clara County

Nonprofit of the Year

This award honors a nonprofit organization that has gone above and beyond to serve the community over the last year.

Collaborative Impact Award

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.

Emerging Nonprofit
Leader Award

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.

Nonprofit Ally Award

This award will be given to a government, private partner, Board member, philanthropy partner, 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.