Louisa County Impact Awards
The Louisa County Impact Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of nonprofits, programs and community partners who are making a meaningful difference in Louisa County. Hosted by the Louisa Forward Foundation, this annual event honors those who exemplify exceptional volunteerism, innovative programs, and impactful partnerships. By recognizing these local heroes, the awards spotlight the initiatives that strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all. Join us in celebrating the people and organizations that are creating lasting, positive change in Louisa County!
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LOUISA COUNTY IMPACT AWARDS
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
This award is given to a nonprofit organization, registered as a 501(c)(3) located in Louisa County in recognition for creativity and innovation in building a sustainable organization, excellence in engaging staff and volunteers, and an outstanding dedication to the organization’s mission in the community.
Prior Recipients
2023 Louisa Resource Council
Impact Program of the Year
This award is given to a nonprofit organization registered as a a 501(c)(3) serving Louisa County in recognition of a specific program initiative, completed or in progress, that addresses the needs of its’ constituents. The program has demonstrated a significant impact to those it serves.
Prior Recipients
2023 Beautiful Brokenness
Community Partners Honor Roll
Any organization, volunteer group, association, faith-based, government or educational group may submit one Community Partner to be recognized annually. This is a non-judged recognition that is an opportunity to recognize a Partner that has made a significant impact on your mission. Consider a business, organizations, independent groups, individial volunteers, board members, donors or staff and submit one for your organization.
2024 Inductees
Board of Supervisors & Christian Goodwin, nominated by Louisa Clean
Clark Equestrian Center, nominated by Beautiful Brokenness
Cutalong at Lake Anna, nominated by Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services
Duane Sergent, Divine Nature, nominated by Louisa Community Emergency Fund
Giving Words, nominated by The Journey Home
Louisa Rotary Club, nominated by Louisa County Public Schools
Meg Ryan, nominated by Louisa Rotary Club
Nancy Ritinski, nominated by Dolly Parton Imagination Library
S&N Communications, nominated by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Shenandoah Crossing Resort, nominated by Louisa Forward Foundation
The Point Church, nominated by Giving Words
Vicki Southall, nominated by Child Health Partnership
2023 Inductees
Cliff Gregory, nominated by Adult Community Education
Adult Community Education, nominated by The Journey Home
Andrew Woolfolk, nominated by Louisa Rotary Club
Annabelle Anderson, nominated by Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation
Chien-Chien Jacques, nominated by Beautiful Brokenness
Goshen Baptist Assoc./RuraLove, nominated by Louisa Community Emergency Fund
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, nominated by Louisa Forward Foundation
Town of Louisa, nominated by Louisa Arts Center
Willie Gentry, nominated by Louisa Reentry Council
Tires Unlimited, nominated by Giving Words