Community Impact Awards
The people doing the work deserve champions, too! Join us to celebrate the amazing frontline professionals who show up for our communities every day.
**This event has hit capacity! We so appreciate your interest in attending. We look forward to having you join us next year!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Social Good Place
4511 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97215
Registration for nominations and event attendance have closed. Thank you for your interest!
A special thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this event possible!
Community Champion Collective, Trillium Community Health Plan and CareOregon for their generous support as our Presenting, Food & Drink, and Community Sponsor partners.
We also extend our sincere thanks to our Table Hosts, Narwahl Law and Business Strategy, NW Natural Women’s Network, The Port of Portland and Community Members for helping create a warm and welcoming experience for our guests.
The Community Impact Awards is an annual celebration honoring the frontline staff and social service professionals who show up for our communities every day. Through a community-wide nomination process, three exceptional individuals will be recognized for the compassion, dedication, and impact they bring to the people and communities they serve.
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community impact as we honor the people helping our region thrive.
What are the Impact Awards?
Every day, someone finds food, housing, healthcare, transportation, or support because a frontline professional took the time to build
a relationship, make a connection, and help them navigate a system that can be difficult to access alone.
Behind every resource, referral, and success story is a person who showed up.
A case manager.
A peer support specialist.
An outreach worker.
A community health worker.
A nonprofit professional who chose to care.
These are the people helping hold our communities together, yet their work often happens quietly and behind the scenes.
The Community Impact Awards was created to shine a light on these everyday champions while bringing our community together to celebrate the power of connection, collaboration, and service.
We believe the people changing lives every day deserve the same support they work so hard to provide others.
Why this event matters…
Know someone making a difference?
Do you know someone who consistently goes above and beyond to support others? We're seeking nominations for frontline staff and social service professionals whose compassion, dedication, and commitment are making a meaningful difference in our communities. Whether they're helping people access resources, building partnerships, supporting families, or creating pathways to opportunity, we want to hear their story. All nominations are welcome! Three exceptional honorees will be recognized at the Community Impact Awards.
Join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration as we honor frontline professionals making a difference across our region. Through meaningful networking, stories of impact, community recognition, light appetizers, and beverages, we'll come together to celebrate the people who show up every day to support our neighbors and strengthen our communities.
What to expect…
The people doing the work deserve champions, too.
By sponsoring the Community Impact Awards, you're helping honor the frontline professionals who show up for our neighbors every day while supporting the year-round work of Community Services Network. We believe strong relationships, resources, and support make lasting community impact possible. Your sponsorship helps keep frontline staff connected, supported, and equipped to better serve our communities together.
Why Sponsor?
