Annual Cornerstone Awards

SAVE THE DATE!
2026 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY 
presents the 
35th ANNUAL CORNERSTONE AWARDS 

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Sierra Chapter proudly celebrates the spirit of giving and community impact through our Annual National Philanthropy Day Cornerstone Awards Luncheon. Each year, we gather to honor the remarkable individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to our community. This prestigious event, held in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, serves as a cornerstone of our chapter's efforts to recognize and celebrate generosity and philanthropy in Northern Nevada.

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Thursday, November 12th, 2026
at The Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa

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Nominations for the 2026 Cornerstone Awards Are Now Open! 

Do you know a person, organization, or group doing incredible work in philanthropy?

Nominate them for one of Northern Nevada’s most prestigious honors in fundraising and giving.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE 

Deadline to submit: September 25, 2026 

Each year, the Cornerstone Awards recognize outstanding contributions in philanthropy across our region.

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the changemakers in our community.

  

 

Award Categories

·     Outstanding Local Corporation

·     Outstanding National Corporation

·     Outstanding Foundation

·     Outstanding Philanthropist (individual or family)

·     Outstanding Youth Philanthropist (individual, group, or family, under age 21)

·     Outstanding Fundraising Professional

·     Outstanding Gift Planning Professional (in partnership with Planned Giving Roundtable)

·     Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser or Fundraising Group