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9th Annual
A Night of Light
Thursday, November 12, 2009
7 p.m. Cocktails – 8 p.m. Dinner
Hilton Anatole, Dallas

A Night of Light is an annual awards dinner benefiting the Center for Nonprofit Management to honor and celebrate excellence in nonprofit management.

Please select from the following to learn more.


Awards of Excellence
Master of Ceremonies & Evening Entertainment
2009 Event Chair
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tickets/Tables Info
Raffle Tickets
2009 Sponsors
Event Photos
Purchase Tickets/Tables Now!

Awards of Excellence

The annual dinner features the Awards of Excellence recognizing organizations that exemplify distinctive achievement in nonprofit management with $5,000 cash awards.

Applications for the 2009 Awards of Excellence are NOW AVAILABLE!
Click here to learn more and download the application.

2009 Awards of Excellence:

  • Excellence in Mission Achievement
    Operating budgets $1,000,000 and over
  • Excellence in Mission Achievement
    Operating budgets under $1,000,000
  • Excellence in Communications, in Honor of Robert Miller
  • Excellence in Environmental Practices *NEW!
  • Innovation in Nonprofit Leadership
  • Excellence in Board Leadership

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Click here for more information about the Awards of Excellence.

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Master of Ceremonies & Evening Entertainment
The special guest and master of ceremonies for the 2008 evening was Steve Blow, Columnist for The Dallas Morning News and the evening’s entertainment was provided by members of the Turtle Creek Chorale under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Palant, Artistic Director.

Stay tuned for information on the 2009 MC and entertainment!

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2009 Event Chair
Special thanks to the 2009 Event Chair George Baldwin, Baldwin Company Investments, and Honorary Chair Brenda Jackson.

For a complete list of the committee and judges, click here to visit the VIPs page.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2009 A Night of Light.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeremy Gregg at gregg@cnmdallas.org or 214-826-3470, ext. 224.

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Tickets/Tables Info
Tickets to A Night of Light may be purchased individually or you may purchase or coordinate a table.

Tables of ten: $1,500 - $20,000
Individual tickets: $150
Purchase Tickets/Tables Now!

To request more information, contact Jeremy Gregg at gregg@cnmdallas.org or 214-826-3470, ext. 224.

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Raffle Tickets

Raffle Tickets for the 2009 Raffle will be available in Fall 2009.
To purchase Raffle Tickets, contact Jeremy Gregg at gregg@cnmdallas.org or 214-826-3470, ext. 224.

2008 Raffle:

  • Relax with a vacation package including two (2) American Airlines tickets good for travel to any city in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Bahamas and a 4-day/3-night stay at a luxury resort. ($5,000 value).   Winner: Chad Leopard
  • Shop up a storm with a $5,000 Citi debit card. ($5,000 value).  Winner: Mike Hutchison
  • Entertain twenty of your closest friends at a swanky private wine tasting at Vino 100. ($1,000 value).  Winner: Molly Cathey

Individual tickets are $25.
Five (5) tickets may be purchased for $100.

All proceeds benefit the Center for Nonprofit Management.

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A Night of Light Sponsors
The Center for Nonprofit Management wishes to thank the sponsors of the 2008 A Night of Light;

Award Sponsors:


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A Night of Light Finalist Videos


Videography courtesy of JDarrell Kirkley, JDK Communications
Lighting courtesy of Bob Dracup

Please choose from the following finalists from A Night of Light.

Excellence in Mission Achievement Finalists
Operating budgets under $1,000,000
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Excellence in Mission Achievement Finalists
Operating budgets $1,000,000 and over
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Excellence in Communication Finalists
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Excellence in Board Leadership Finalists
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Innovation in Action Finalists
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
PLAY NOW OPEN IN NEW WINDOW

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