BCF’s Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards

Nominations for the 7th Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards are now open!

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The Benton Community Foundation Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards celebrate the power of generosity, honoring visionary leaders in philanthropy and volunteerism.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, May 29th @ 10pm.

Awards will be given out in these categories:

Outstanding Nonprofit Professional 

Outstanding Volunteer 

Outstanding Volunteer Group

Outstanding Philanthropic Business 

Outstanding Project or Program 

Outstanding Rising Changemaker 

Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy 

Click here to go to the Nomination Form.

Questions? Contact our office at 541-753-1603 or info@bcfgives.org.

Join us at the 7th Annual Awards

Tables of 8 are available for purchase at $1,000. If interested please contact Lisa@bcfgives.org.

Sponsorship Information Packet

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are open and available for the Philanthropic Achievement Awards.

PAA Recipients

Marianne Clausing-Lee
South Benton Food Pantry / Janeece Cook
Philomath Community Services Gleaners / Patty Nobles
Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock
Clare Boysen
2 Towns Ciderhouse / Lee Larsen
Mary and the late Dr. Fred Brauti
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Marianne Clausing-Lee
South Benton Food Pantry / Janeece Cook
Philomath Community Services Gleaners / Patty Nobles
Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock
Clare Boysen
2 Towns Ciderhouse / Lee Larsen
Mary and the late Dr. Fred Brauti
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Thank you to everyone who joined the Benton Community Foundation to honor our 2024 Philanthropic Achievement Awards recipients! We’re extremely grateful to the recipients, nominators, sponsors, friends and family who helped us celebrate the spirit of giving back. Thank you!

If you missed the 2024 event, you can still catch it on YouTube.

About the awards

The Benton Community Foundation’s Philanthropic Achievement Awards brings together nonprofit leaders, business leaders, and community members to recognize outstanding achievements in philanthropy in Benton County.

The event showcases the hard work of our talented, generous community, and celebrates the people and organizations that volunteer, donate, and inspire others to create a bright future for families and children.

Avie Meadows holding 2024 PAA award

Working with local artists

In 2019, BCF began partnering with The Arts Center to create the physical awards presented to recipients of the Philanthropic Achievement Awards. Each year, The Arts Center distributes a call to artists soliciting submissions of a three-dimensional sculpture representing the spirit of philanthropy, and a winning design is chosen by BCF.

National Philanthropy Day

November 15th was first recognized as National Philanthropy Day by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. Since then, charitable organizations across the United States and throughout the world have designated November 15th as a day to honor their neighbors’ investment of time, talent, and financial resources.

The Benton Community Foundation is excited to bring this celebration to Benton County. We know donors and volunteers don’t give back in order to be recognized, but we think it’s important to highlight the outstanding contributions being made every day to our communities. We are grateful for our generous neighbors, and we look forward to honoring what you do.


2025 Event Sponsors

Leader Sponsor

Art Award Sponsor

The Jordan Family

Catalyst Sponsors

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Clarity Wealth Development Logo

Advocate Sponsors

Linn-Benton Community College Foundation Logo
Samaritan Health Services Logo
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