ANGEL AWARDS 2025
VEGAS INC will be accepting nominations through June 30 for the 18th annual Angel Awards recognizing philanthropic community leaders, nonprofits and charitable businesses making exceptional contributions throughout Southern Nevada.
The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to helping people and communities in need. Nominations can be submitted by peers, co-workers, and clients, with all nominees required to live and work in Clark County to qualify.
Winners will be featured in VEGAS INC’s annual Giving Guide publication and honored at an exclusive recognition ceremony. Event details for the ceremony will be announced later.
The guide, which serves as a year-round resource for Las Vegas’ philanthropic community, highlights charitable acts throughout Southern Nevada.
Beyond featuring Angel Award recipients, the publication includes detailed nonprofit profiles and maintains a comprehensive directory of all registered nonprofits in the region with annual incomes of $10,000 or more during their fiscal year.
The guide offers extended information about some of the valley’s most influential nonprofits and serves as a resource for charitable giving opportunities throughout the year.
Award Categories
Individual:
Cultural Advocate of the Year
Honors someone devoted to the promotion of the arts, entertainment or cultural activities in Southern Nevada
Humanitarian of the Year
Honors someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and is concerned with the overall interests and well-being of the local population
Volunteer of the Year
Honors someone who dedicates their time and energy to assisting a local nonprofit organization
Company:
Foundation of the Year
Honors the work of a local foundation (as defined by the IRS) for its work in Southern Nevada Nonprofit of the Year Honors the work of a local nonprofit (as defined by the IRS) for its work in Southern Nevada
Philanthropic Business of the Year - Public
Honors the philanthropic efforts of a public company and its employees to improve life in Southern Nevada Philanthropic
Business of the Year - Private
Honors the philanthropic efforts of a privately owned company and its employees to improve life in Southern Nevada
ANGEL AWARDS 2024
AUGUST 1, 2024 — The 17th annual VEGAS INC Angel Awards celebrated seven philanthropic leaders in Southern Nevada with a reception and award program at The INDUSTRIAL Event Space. Presented by Bank of America and The PENTA Building Group, and sponsored by Bailey Kennedy Attorneys at Law, the event recognized each honoree, highlighting their charitable contributions to our community.
Guests were welcomed to the event with beautiful balloon decor by Vegas Balloon Company and music by SPTLGHT Entertainment’s DJ Lio. Attendees enjoyed complimentary Dos Caras cocktails and a selection of appetizers provided by Cut and Taste. Before the award ceremony, guests had the opportunity to meet with a variety of local nonprofit organizations and learn more about the work they are doing.
VEGAS INC Special Publications Editor, Sierra Smart, hosted the award program and welcomed this year’s class of honorees to the stage to accept their awards. As the event concluded, guests took home copies of Vegas Inc’s Giving Guide and printed photos from Desert Cactus Booth.