Nominations for the Macon County Do Something Great Awards are now open now!
Donor Name: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: Macon County (IL)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 05/23/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This annual awards program honors amazing individuals and organizations who have made a significant positive impact on Macon County through giving of their time, talent and/or treasure. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) has hosted this program for the past 21 years.
The annual Do Something Great awards recognize and celebrate outstanding Macon County individuals, couples and/or businesses for their philanthropic impact.
Do Something Great Award Categories
- Award of Excellence for Inclusion
- Award honors a nonprofit organization/or individual at the frontier of advancing inclusion and working toward an equitable Macon County community. The nomination should include evidence demonstrating an ongoing commitment to inclusion within Macon County, and to serving as an advocate for the interests of underrepresented populations
- Outstanding Young Philanthropist
- Award recognizes service by an individual under age 40 who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteerism and leadership in philanthropy
- Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Volunteer Service Award
- Award presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, devoted great time and effort to charitable causes, and shown a deep commitment of voluntary action to address community needs
- Outstanding Professional Partner
- Award presented to a business/professional partner that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to philanthropy by aiding nonprofit organizations in community. The nomination should include evidence of direct financial contributions to and/or support of the community, impact of financial support or projects in the community, and specific achievements launched through the corporation’s philanthropic efforts
- Preston Jackson Supporter of the Arts
- Award honors creators, conceivers, radical thinking and risk-takers providing philanthropic support to the arts in Macon County
- The Ray Batman Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award
- Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award
- Award presented to an individual, a couple or a family with a record of exceptional generosity, demonstrated outstanding civic or charitable responsibility, and leadership that has encouraged and motivated others toward roles in philanthropy. This award includes a $1,000 grant to the recipient’s charity of choice.
For more information, visit HICF.
