The national Council on Foundations solicits nominations for its 2009 Awards Program, which honor the achievements and contributions of grantmakers. Nominations are due Dec. 5 unless otherwise noted.
- Critical Impact Awards: Family Philanthropy Programs (Oct. 31)
- Critical Impact Awards: Independent, Public, Operating, International and Corporate Grantmaking Programs (Dec. 5)
- Critical Impact Awards: Community Foundation Programs
(June 30, 2009) - LEAD Award — Leadership for Equity and Diversity
- Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking
- Paul Ylvisaker Award for Public Policy Engagement
- Wilmer Shields Rich Awards for Excellence in Communications (open to COF members only)
Information about all COF awards can be found at www.cof.org/awards.

