2025 Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration

The Awards Celebration is Nonprofit Connect’s signature event and Kansas City's oldest and largest celebration of nonprofit excellence. Now in its 41st year, this event has honored nearly 350 nonprofit leaders, organizations, and business owners for their contributions to the community.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Each day, nonprofit organizations perform tremendous acts of service that make Kansas City a better place to work and live. By sponsoring the Awards Celebration, you not only advocate for these organizations, but allow Nonprofit Connect to provide resources to help them fulfill their mission. View the sponsorship levels below or CLICK HERE for a printable version. 

For questions regarding sponsorships for the 2025 Awards Celebration please contact events@npconnect.org.

Available sponsorship levels : 

$20,000 - Presenting Sponsor
$10,000 - Platinum Sponsor
$5,000 - Gold Sponsor
$3,500 - Silver Sponsor
$2,500 - Bronze Sponsor
$1,000 - Table of Eight
$250/$500 - Half/Full Program Booklet Sponsor
$350 - Event Champion Ticket
$120 - Individual Ticket (tickets available in March)

Nominations for the 2025 Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration have closed.

Persevering Advocate
-Presented to an individual*.
-Demonstrated an outstanding commitment to champion a nonprofit organization.
-Exhibited support for the organization through personal leadership and service.
* Note: Designation of primary role (i.e. executive director, nonprofit staff member, board member, volunteer) will be requested on the nomination form. We welcome and encourage nominations of individuals in ANY role.

Equity In Action
-Presented to a nonprofit organization
-Exhibits an outstanding commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
-Continues to foster an inclusive culture.

Nonprofit Catalyst
-Presented to two nonprofit professionals (one executive, one staff member).
-Demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their organization.
-Used exceptional leadership and / or teamwork skills to find solutions to relevant issues.

Stronger Together
-Presented to a nonprofit organization and another entity (i.e. business, foundation, government agency or nonprofit).
-Achieved greater results in service to the community through combined resources than one entity could have achieved on its own.

Excellence In Impact
-Presented to two nonprofit organizations (one large, one small).
-Found creative and inclusive solutions to expand their programs or provide additional services to their community.
-Demonstrated resourcefulness and determination to continue mission fulfillment.

2024 Honorees

Mindy Corporon
Persevering Advocate
 
Latricia Scott Adams
Nonprofit Catalyst
Staff

Donna Young
Nonprofit Catalyst
Executive
 
Transformations
Equity In Action
 
Kanbe’s Markets with After the Harvest and KC Can Compost
Stronger Together
 
Charlotte Street
Excellence in Impact
Small Division
 
Kansas City G.I.F.T.
Excellence in Impact
Medium Division 
 
City Union Mission
Excellence in Impact
Large Division
 

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