On Friday, February 23, 2018,Broward County non-profit organizations will be recognized by the community they serve for their tireless efforts and impact. At the 8th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards Presented by Signature Grand and hosted by 2-1-1 Broward, the effortsof Broward County non-profits and the accomplishments of non-profit leaders will be collectively recognized at the Awards ceremony and luncheon.

2-1-1 Broward is now accepting nominations for outstanding individual and organizational efforts in the following categories: Arts, Board Leader, Staff Leader, Collaboration, Collective Impact for Youth, Development Executive, Innovation, Organization of the Year, and Rising Star. All 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to submit an application in one or more categories. Please note an organization will only be named a finalist in one category based on scoring.

Up to three finalists will be selected in each category by a panel of impartial judges. Finalists will be revealed at the Announcement Party in January 2017. Winners of the awards will be revealed at the Awards ceremony and luncheon.Winning individuals/organizations will receive a $1,000 grant to their organization. Up to two finalists per category will each receive a $500 grant to their organization. Finalists will receive publicity and awareness for the mission of their organization through event press, media materials, newsletters and social media coverage. Qualified applicants not named as finalists will be entered for a chance to receive the Publix Community Choice Award.The community will select the winner of the Publix Community Choice Award by voting online for their favorite organization.(Please note that grants awarded for the collaboration category will be divided equally among the collaborating organizations by the submitting agency.)

2-1-1 is the first call for help for Broward County residents and the gateway to health and human services in our community. Last year, 2-1-1 Broward connected more than 100,000 Broward County callers with over 4,000 different programs and services. Please be sure YOUR non-profit is registered with 2-1-1 Broward.

Award Criteria & Nomination Instructions

Please visit to obtain nomination forms and instructions. Nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on November 20, 2016 – Email completed package to . Finalists will be announced at the VIP Announcement Party to be held in January 2018. Each nominee will receive at least one ticket for the organization to attend the invite only VIP Announcement Party. Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony and luncheon on February 23, 2018 at Signature Grand (visit for non-profit ticket pricing).

All nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Individuals/organizations must have a physical presence in Broward County and regularly deliver services to residents of Broward County.
  • Individuals/organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by others.
  • Organizations may be nominated in more than one category.
  • An organization may only be a finalist in one category (the category in which the organization ranked highest).
  • Past winners cannot be nominated again in their winning category but may be nominated in a different category.
  • Past winners of the Publix Community Choice Award will not be eligible to receive this particular award again.
  • If you are not already in the 2-1-1 Broward database, please email for information so that your organization can be included.

Application instructions and required attachments

  • The cover page and all questions for the appropriate award category must be completed in full.
  • Include a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3).
  • Please answer each question fully but succinctly.
  • The answer portion of the application may not exceed 2 pages.
  • Convey your passion as you explain why your nominee/organization is deserving of this honor.
  • Our panel of esteemed judges will score nominations based solely on information provided in the nomination application package.
  • Please send your logo with your application in 300dpi jpeg format.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Schuldiner at or 954.390.0493. You may also contact our Nomination Liaison, Tony Beall, of Mister Nonprofit Consultancy, at 754.281.8728 or .