Erin Hardwick Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management

Since 2003, SCANPO has recognized member organizations for their exemplary governance and management and excellence in implementing SCANPO’s Guiding Principles & Best Practices.

Each year two organizations, one with an annual budget of up to $499,999 and one with an annual budget of $500,000 or more, are selected through a competitive selection process.

The award honors SCANPO’s founding director, and recipients are considered to be among the best-run nonprofits in the state. The thorough application process provides an opportunity for organizational self-assessment that many recipients have said was worth more than the recognition.

Our competitive selection process means that winners are truly distinguished organizations and receive much-deserved public recognition. Additionally, they serve as standard-bearers, inspiring other SCANPO member nonprofits to strive to emulate their demonstrated excellence.

Download the application

2012 Schedule

Webinar with past winners on benefits of applying – November 11, 2011
Draft applications due, if review requested – January 6, 2012
Applications due – January 23, 2012
Presentation – February 29 or March 1 at the Conference in Columbia

Recipients receive:

Recognition at the Annual Conference, including participation in a panel presentation,

A distinguished award to display in their organization’s office,

Recognition through SCANPO communications and local media,

Listing on SCANPO’s Erin Hardwick Award for Nonprofit Excellence plaque displayed at the SCANPO office in Columbia, and

a $500 voucher in the form of “SCANPO Bucks” that may be used towards the following SCANPO services: registration to attend SCANPO’s 2012 Annual Conference, SCANPO trainings and publications. However, the “SCANPO Bucks” may not be used towards SCANPO membership.