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Nonprofit Excellence Awards Luncheon - Columbus
Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. is one of three finalists in their category to recieve this prestigeous award! See press release below.
Statewide Luncheon to Honor Nonprofits
Columbus - More than 20 nonprofit organizations will receive honors at the 6 th Annual Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Award luncheon on May 5, 2011 at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.
The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO), a statewide resource organization for nonprofits, sponsors the Excellence Award to recognize the creativity, execution, achievement, and overall excellence of a specific project or program completed by an Ohio nonprofit the previous year. Finalists and winners of the award submit applications and are selected by a special committee. Winners are not announced until the day of the luncheon.
“There are thousands of nonprofits in Ohio. They bring support to our communities, foster arts and culture, promote health and education; and are vital to our economies. This past year, nonprofit organizations have continued to provide services although many have experienced fewer resources and increased demands. We are honored to host an event where their efforts can be awarded and recognized,” said Jennifer Williams, OANO’s Executive Director.
The luncheon will also honor nonprofits that are receiving OANO's Standards for Excellence Certification. OANO has adopted the Standards for Excellence to promote ethical practices and accountability in organizations. The Standards help to bolster public confidence and support for the nonprofit sector by promoting ethical practices and accountability. Agencies receiving The Standards certification have achieved excellence in the following areas: Mission and Program, Governing Body, Conflict of Interest, Human Resources, Financial and Legal, Public Accountability, Fundraising; and Public Affairs and Public Policy.
More than 250 attendees including nonprofit leaders, legislators and corporate supporters will attend.
OANO is a statewide membership association of 550 nonprofit organizations representing the breadth and diversity of Ohio's charitable nonprofit sector. OANO's mission is to provide leadership, education, and advocacy to enhance the ability of Ohio's nonprofit organizations to serve their communities.
Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Award Finalists
Category: Southern Region, Small to Mid Size
The Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, Dayton
The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton, Dayton
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Cincinnati
Category: Southern Region, Large
4C for Children, Cincinnati
Premier Community Health, Dayton
St. Vincent de Paul Social Services, Inc, Dayton
Category: Central Region, Small to Mid Size
Local Matters, Columbus
Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, Powell
Ohio Campus Compact, Granville
Category: Central Region, Large
Community Housing Network, Inc., Columbus
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, Columbus
Mount Carmel Health System Foundation, Columbus
Category: Northern Region, Small to Mid Size
Guardians Against Sex Predators, Akron
Policy Matters Ohio, Cleveland
Erie Basin Resource Conservative and Development Council, Inc., Norwalk
Category: Northern Region, Large
Achievement Centers for Children, Highland Hills
Assistance Dogs of America, Inc., Swanton
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, Cleveland