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Now Accepting Nominations for CFSA’s Annual Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for CFSA’s 2022 Buddy Amos Founders Award, and the 2022 Civic Leadership Award.


Buddy Amos Founders Award

Founded in 2015, this award was established in honor of George H. “Buddy” Amos Jr., a CFSA Founder, for his vision and ability to inspire. Nominees are recognized as the Founder(s) of a nonprofit organization based in Southern Arizona who have demonstrated inspirational leadership in the areas of community service, philanthropy, mentoring, collaboration and/or systems change that reaches beyond the organization.

Recipient(s) will be honored at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s Annual Event in April 2022.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 11, 2022 by 5:00 PM MST. Apply here.


Civic Leadership Award

Since 2016, CFSA’s Civic Leadership Award has honored members of our community who have gone above and beyond to make Southern Arizona a more inclusive and welcoming place to live.

Nominees must live in Southern Arizona and have inspired others through either their work, volunteerism, or advocacy efforts with diverse or underrepresented communities. This work is not limited to those serving through nonprofit organizations.

Recipient(s) will be honored at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s Annual Event in April 2022.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, February 13, 2022 by 5:00 PM MST. Apply here.