Nonprofit
Excellence Awards
These prestigious awards recognize the people, organizations, and allies creating significant value for the people and communities they serve.
Apply for
an Award
Applications open every July for the Nonprofit Excellence Awards. These awards are our sector's opportunity to recognize INA members (people, organizations, and allies) doing great work and making a positive difference!
A Prestigious Tradition
In 2026, we're celebrating the triumphant return of the Nonprofit Excellence Awards. These awards recognize member excellence within the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance and are only awarded to a select few people, organizations, and allies each year.
Recognition
Nonprofit Excellence Award winners are recognized far and wide, bringing new awareness and credibility to your work.
Standard of Excellence
The awards help highlight forward thinking strategies, innovative approaches, and persistent excellence within our sector.
Award Grants
Nonprofit Excellence Award organizational recipients also receive grants to help them foster even greater impact.
