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Bob Mishler Community Impact Award

LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUN

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Funding Amount

$1,000 grant to awardee's nonprofit of choice

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bob Mishler Community Impact Award

Status: Annual award program (most recent deadline noted as April 18, 2024)

Named After: Robert "Bob" Mishler (April 28, 1937 – May 24, 2020), founding board chairman of LVNMCF

Purpose:

  • Honor individuals who have supported the Las Vegas community

  • Recognize contributions above and beyond paid employment

  • Celebrate long-term service and community impact

    • Focus Areas:

  • Arts & Culture

  • Community Development

  • Education

  • Agriculture & environmental sustainability

  • Health & Wellness

  • Historic preservation

    • Award:

  • Individual recognition as award recipient

  • $1,000 grant to nonprofit of awardee's choice in San Miguel or Mora Counties

    • Nomination Requirements:

  • Must emphasize nominee's contributions above paid employment

  • Detail nominee's activities and service

  • Document length of service

  • Provide evidence of impact on community

  • Nominations from individuals or nonprofit organizations

    • Past Award Winners:

  • First Award (2020): Rosalie Lopez - Retired educator instrumental in forming Samaritan House Homeless Shelter, First Born of Northern New Mexico, and HOPE organization

  • Spirit of Philanthropy Award: Olivia Silva - Owner of Olivia's Café, recognized for early-career philanthropy

    • Contact Information:

  • Email nominations to: admin@lvnmcf.org

  • Mail nominations to: P.O. Box 1002, Las Vegas, NM 87701

  • Phone: (505) 600-2868 or (404) 434-0027

  • Deadline: Nominations must be postmarked or time/dated on or before April 18th (annual cycle)

    • How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    1. Prepare Nomination
    - Write nomination highlighting nominee's contributions above paid employment
    - Detail activities, service, and length of service
    - Include evidence of community impact
    - Document involvement in foundation focus areas (Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Historic Preservation)

    2. Submit Nomination
    - Email to: admin@lvnmcf.org
    - OR Mail to: Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1002, Las Vegas, NM 87701
    - Deadline: April 18th (annual) - must be postmarked or time/dated on or before this date

    3. Award Notification
    - Award winner announced following nomination period
    - Recipient receives $1,000 grant for nonprofit of choice in San Miguel or Mora Counties

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