2025 Summit Foundation Philanthropy Award Nomination Form

Thanks for your interest in submitting a Summit County Philanthropy Award nomination! Since 1991, The Summit Foundation has recognized over 300 local individuals and businesses who have made a positive impact in our community. We are grateful for all of your nominations, which help us identify and celebrate the people who make Summit County a better place.

You can find a full description of each award by clicking here.

Please note: You will not be able to save your progress as you proceed through this nomination form. We recommend that you have all documents ready when you begin. The following is requested to submit a philanthropy awards nomination:
- Name, email and phone number for your nominee(s)
- Letter of recommendation
- Name and contact information for two additional individuals who could provide a supporting recommendation
2025 Philanthropy Award Dates:
- September 26th: Deadline for Philanthropy Award Nominations
- October 14th: All winners will be notified directly
- November 20th: Philanthropy Awards, 5:45pm | Beaver Run Resort | Main Ballroom
If the individual you nominated wins the award, you will be asked to take a part in a video nomination to be presented at the event on November 20th.
Summit Foundation Philanthropy Award Nomination Form
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Philanthropy Award Categories
Reminder: A full description of each of the awards is available here.
For which award(s) would you like to submit a nomination?

Outstanding BusinessOutstanding EducatorBob and Nancy Follett Outstanding PhilanthropistOutstanding Employee in a Nonprofit OrganizationOutstanding VolunteerOutstanding YouthDavid Olbright Outstanding Youth MentorOther

Outstanding Business
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Outstanding Educator
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Bob and Nancy Follett Outstanding Philanthropist
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Outstanding Employee in a Nonprofit Organization
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Outstanding Volunteer
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Outstanding Youth
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David Olbright Outstanding Youth Mentor
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"Other" Category
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Filming of nominations for the event will take place October 14th - October 31st.
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