Celebrating the Leaders and Partnerships Driving Impact Across Colorado

The Colorado Nonprofit Association Awards recognize the individuals, organizations, and public leaders whose vision, leadership, and collaboration strengthen communities across our state.

These awards honor more than achievement—they spotlight the people and partnerships creating lasting change. Through advocacy, public policy, and cross-sector collaboration, award recipients demonstrate what it takes to advance community well-being and strengthen Colorado’s nonprofit sector.

At CNA, we believe meaningful impact happens when advocacy, policy, and partnership align. Our awards program celebrates those who bring these elements together to create stronger organizations, stronger communities, and a stronger Colorado.

Award Categories

Advocate for Impact Award
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing public policy, systems change, or sector-wide initiatives that strengthen communities and the nonprofit sector. This award honors leaders whose advocacy creates lasting impact beyond a single organization.

Policy Impact Leadership Award
Recognizes a legislator or public official whose leadership has advanced policies that strengthen nonprofits and improve community outcomes. This award celebrates public servants who understand the vital role nonprofits play and who champion solutions that help communities thrive.

Collaborative Impact Award
Recognizes an organization, funder, business, or community partner that has demonstrated outstanding collaboration with nonprofits to achieve meaningful results. This award honors partnerships built on trust, shared purpose, and a commitment to lasting impact.

Why These Awards Matter
Colorado nonprofits are essential to the health, prosperity, and resilience of our communities. Yet lasting change requires more than strong programs alone. It depends on effective advocacy, sound public policy, and meaningful partnerships.

The CNA Awards shine a spotlight on the leaders and collaborations making that impact possible while helping define and elevate what impactful leadership looks like in Colorado.

Nominate a Leader. Celebrate Impact. Strengthen Colorado.