A NIGHT OF LIGHT
Celebrating the Organizations and Individuals Positively Impacting Our Community
A Celebration of Nonprofit Excellence
Thursday, November 14, 2019
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205
2019 a night of light finalists
Nonprofit of the Year
Nonprofit CEO of the Year
Tim Allen (Achieve)
Cece Cox (Resource Center)
Florencia Velasco Fortner (The Concilio)
Chad Houser (Café Momentum)
Norma Nelson (Readers2Leaders)
Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year
JW Brown (KidLinks)
Becky Bruder (Ntarupt)
Doug Tonne (Helping Restore Ability)
John Wellik (Texas Winds Musical Outreach)
Program Leader of the Year
Ben Jones (Dallas Zoo)
Tahvia Merrill (Miles of Freedom)
Sylvia Orozco-Joseph (Mental Health America of Greater Dallas)
Ben Wilkins (Dallas CASA)
Partner of the Year
Since its creation in 2001, A Night of Light has awarded more than $500,000 in cash awards to 100 organizations.
2019 Sponsors
Without our sponsors, A Night of Light would not be possible. Thank you for your support.
Presenting Sponsor
Aurora Borealis CNM Video Sponsor
Polaris Finalist Video Sponsor
Valet Sponsor
Star Finalist Scholarship Sponsors
Supernova Award Sponsors
2018 a night of light winners
Nonprofit of the Year
2018 Award Recipient
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Presented to the nonprofit organization that has best impacted the community through a strategic plan that has furthered the organization’s mission, embedded the mission in the organization’s culture and has used innovative approaches to reach desired outcomes.
Nonprofit Partner of the Year
2018 Award Recipient
Retina Foundation of the Southwest in partnership with Rebion
Presented to the nonprofit organization that has best impacted the community through a strategic plan that has furthered the organization’s mission, embedded the mission in the organization’s culture and has used innovative approaches to reach desired outcomes.
Nonprofit CEO of the Year
2018 Award Recipient
Christina Hanger/Dallas Afterschool
Presented to the nonprofit CEO/Executive Director who has best demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision. This individual will not only embody the essential characteristics of a leader, but will also have used innovative approaches to achieve measurable gains in employee relations, long-term strategic vision, organizational performance and efficiency.
Nonprofit Program Leader of the Year
2018 Award Recipient
Lisa Reiling/Recovery Resource Council
Presented to the program leader whose program leadership has made significant impact on the community. Recognized by peers as an outstanding steward of the mission, this person demonstrates innovative approaches to addressing community issues through effective programming that demonstrate strong outcomes.
Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year
2018 Award Recipient
Ken McDonald/Trinity River Mission
Presented to the board chairperson or board member who has best contributed to the long-term impact of the nonprofit that he or she serves and whose leadership exhibits best practices in nonprofit governance. This individual links bold vision and ambitious plans to financial support, expertise and a clear focus on measurable outcomes.
2018 Event Gallery
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