Nominations

CCF demands quality - not only in programming and services offered to the community - but from the organizations awarded through the Joyce & Thomas Wisner Fund.  That’s why nonprofits awarded grants are asked to prepare budgets and submit sustainability plans. They are held accountable for demonstrating progress and delivering updates. From addiction and mental health awareness to meal delivery and programming for nonprofits, grant recipients are called upon to fill urgent gaps in the lives of our local residents. With this in mind CCF’s Board of Directors is proud to present the Nonprofit of The Year Award to an organization that has demonstrated exemplary service to the community throughout the year.

2022 recipient: I understand - Vonnie Woodrick; 2023 recipient: Be Cafe

CCF upholds a strong belief that having compassion for our local neighborhoods and small businesses is a service to all. This philosophy is demonstrated within the heart of volunteers who give of their personal time and energy in service to others. CCF is proud to present the Volunteer of the Year Award to an outstanding individual in the community dedicated to the service of others.

2022 recipient: Dominic Mastrovito; 2023 recipient: Shelley Irwin

Stewardship is at the heart of CCF’s mission to the Ada, Cascade and Forest Hills community and is revealed in the foundation’s drive to answer the call for individuals and families. In the same way, CCF’s Board of Directors will recognize an individual who exemplifies this characteristic through the Trailblazer Award, honoring a lifetime of dedication to our community with a philanthropic spirit.

2022 recipient: Andy & Christina Keller and family; 2023 recipient: The Custer Family

Collaboration fuels community, and represents CCF’s most coveted purpose. Together with local businesses, families, government and nonprofits, the foundation is best able to guide, solve, and improve - because the hands ofnmany make light work. This same spirit is exemplified by a handful of businesses honored with the Corporate Kindness Award; chosen for their tenacity in addressing needs and working in collaboration to make an impact.

2022 recipient: Nothing Bundt Cakes - Scott and Christine Vogel; 2023 recipient: Lucas Howard Group

To raise your hand when others would not, together with a willingness to lend your voice when others  remained silent takes courage. In this spirit CCF proudly presents the Overcomer Award in recognition of individuals who have demonstrated courage toward raising awareness.

2022 recipient: Jim Ayres & Will Collins; 2023 recipient: Jaime Counterman