PBS Reno is proud to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses making a significant impact on the region with the 2022 Spotlight Awards, as well as celebrating the Carano Family as the year's Extraordinary Philanthropists of the Year!

 

Extraordinary Local Business

This award recognizes a business whose dedication and contributions have demonstrated a tremendous impact on their local communities. Eligible businesses must have on-the-ground operations in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing areas. Businesses do not have to be locally owned.
 

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Extraordinary Youth

This award recognizes an individual, under the age of 21, who has distinguished themselves in in northern Nevada through their inspiration, dedication, motivation, or acts of kindness. Eligible nominees must be located in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing areas.

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Extraordinary Individual

This award recognizes an individual who has distinguished themselves in northern Nevada through their inspiration, dedication, motivation, or acts of kindness. Eligible nominees must be located in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing areas.
 

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Extraordinary Community Group

This award recognizes an organization that has offered outstanding service, guidance, knowledge, emotional or physical support, and/or mentorship to their community. Eligible community groups must have on-the-ground operations in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing area. Past winners have worked to provide resources to our community on various needs, from healthcare to housing and resources.

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Extraordinary Educator

This award recognizes an educator who has distinguished themselves in their community; by going above and beyond the regular duties of an educator to truly make an impact on a school, district, college, or community. Eligible nominees must be located in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing areas.

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More about the 2021 Spotlight Awards and Auction

2021 Winners and Finalists

More about the 2020 Spotlight Awards and Auction

2020 Winners and Finalists

Sponsored in part by 

 

Gary and Carrie Carano

 

Chris & Parky May

Gigi and Lash Turville

Susan and Mark Herron

Contact: Diane Barrett, Community Partnership Executive
PBS Reno • O: 775-600-0584 • C: 415-385-5657 • dbarrett@pbsreno.org