Nonprofit Advocacy Awards - 2023

Let KNN Recognize Your Organization and the Legislators/Government Officials Supporting You with our 2023 Awards Program at Nonprofit Day at the Capitol on March 8!

KNN's Nonprofit Voice Awards recognize the successful legislative and advocacy efforts of our members that impact the nonprofit sector and/or those they serve.

KNN's Nonprofit Advocacy Partner Awards recognize legislators and/or government officials supportive of the public policy and advocacy efforts of KNN members (and other nonprofits/non-members when appropriate).

Considerations for Inclusion in the Awards Program at Nonprofit Day at the Capitol: 

  • Active KNN membership is required.
  • Awards are presented to KNN members who successfully address public policy issues and/or worked to successfully pass legislation in the previous legislative session (for 2023, we will recognize efforts from 2020, 2021, 2022). We love to recognize our members who are: 
    • Working in collaboration with other nonprofit partners
    • Engaging the community in their effort
    • Advancing the sector through their work

  • KNN also seeks to recognize legislators and/or government officials identified by the KNN member(s) seeking Voice Award recognition for receipt of Nonprofit Advocacy Partner Award(s). Nonprofits and legislators/government officials will receive award recognition at Nonprofit Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 8.

Notes about the Process:

  • Nominations must be received by 3pm on Friday, February 17, 2023.
  • Confirmation of recognition will be provided by KNN no later than Friday, February 24.
  • Legislators/government officials will receive an invitation to receive the award from KNN and the nonprofit(s) recognizing them. 
  • Nonprofit Voice Award recipients will join KNN in presenting the Nonprofit Advocacy Partner Awards to recipients.
  • The 2023 awards program will cover legislation from 2020, 2021, and 2022. On the nomination form, KNN members are asked to prioritize their nominations. KNN will do our best to recognize as many members and legislators/officials as possible in the time permitted on 3/8/23.
  • Note that legislator(s)/government official(s) who have shown extraordinary service to/in the nonprofit sector and those who have made a considerable contribution either to the nonprofit community and/or increased awareness of the economic impact of nonprofits are also eligible for nomination/recognition.
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Please list each bill/legislative effort and include the year (2020, 2021, 2022) and a short description (1-2 sentences that we'd use during the award ceremony and in press releases). If more than one bill/effort, please list in order of priority. 

Please note the bill, year and legislators/officials you are seeking to recognize. Nominations will be reviewed by the priority you outlined in the question above. KNN will do our best to recognize all we can within the time allowed.

Did your organization work with other nonprofit partners on this effort? We'd love to include them! Please share the following: 

  • Organization name 
  • Contact name 
  • Contact email 
  • Specific bill number/effort and year

Note: active KNN membership of partners is required for recognition. KNN will confirm KNN membership upon submission and let you know if there are any issues.