2026 North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) Awards

Please submit your nominations for the 2026 NDANO Awards using the form below. Awards will be presented at the Nonprofit Leadership Conference on June 4 in Minot. Deadline for nominations is March 27. NDANO is not able to accept anonymous nominations.
PLEASE NOTE: no additional materials are needed or accepted outside of this nomination form. Incomplete nomination forms will not be accepted.

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* 1. Who are you nominating?

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* 2. Nominators Information

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What award are you submitting this nomination for? 

Walt Odegaard Leadership Award
This leadership award is given to an individual who has made a difference by strengthening North Dakota and its nonprofit sector through his/her long-term commitment to leadership, volunteerism and/or philanthropy. This award recognizes an individual's dedication and achievements throughout his/her lifetime. 

Partnership Building Award
This award is given to an organization that has demonstrated community leadership and built partnerships within the North Dakota nonprofit sector. Nonprofits, for-profit businesses, government agencies and educational       institutions are eligible for this award. 

Emerging Leader Award 
 The Emerging Leader Award is given to a non-profit professional who has made a significant impact in strengthening the North Dakota non-profit sector in a short amount of time within the field through his/her commitment to leadership, volunteerism and/or philanthropy. This award is presented to early to mid career leaders, generally those with less than 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. 

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