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WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is asking the public to nominate people and businesses to receive the second annual Blue Mountain philanthropy awards. Awards will be presented at the Blue Mountain Celebration of Giving on March 1, 2024, at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Nominations must be made by October 23, 2023.

The goal of these awards is to honor those in our area that support local nonprofits and community needs. “During my time at the Foundation, I’ve been astounded by the number of people and businesses in this community who dig deep to help our local nonprofits. The Foundation wants to publicly honor and thank these people,” said Kol Medina, president & CEO of the Foundation.

Four awards will be given: the “spirit of giving award” for an individual, couple, or family who invest their time or money in nonprofits; the “business making a difference award” for a business that has built giving back into their operations; the “rising star youth award” for a person 21 years old or younger who has shown a dedication to helping the community; and the “exceptional nonprofit service award” for a person who has supported our community by working as a staff member at one or more nonprofits.

Nominations can be made by anyone, including a person nominating themselves. Decisions will be made by a group of community volunteers.

Nomination forms can be obtained on the Foundation’s website at http://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/philanthropy-awards or by emailing Medina at [email protected]. Questions can be directed to Medina via email or phone at 509-529-4371.