ANGEL AWARDS 2026
Vegas Inc will be accepting nominations during Summer 2026 for the 19th 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
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
Nonprofit of the Year (Large)
Honors the work of a local large nonprofit (as defined by the IRS) for its work in Southern Nevada
Nonprofit of the Year (Small)
Honors the work of a local small nonprofit (as defined by the IRS) for its work in Southern Nevada
ANGEL AWARDS 2025
November 13, 2025
The 18th annual Vegas Inc Angel Awards celebrated philanthropic leaders in Southern Nevada with a reception and award program at The Space LV. 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 music by SPTLGHT Entertainment and enjoyed complimentary Blue Valor Spirits cocktails and delicious bites provided by Boxed Butcher. Before the award ceremony, guests snapped photos at Desert Cactus Booth and had the opportunity to connect with local nonprofit organizations Chefs for Kids, Discovery Children’s Museum, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice and United Way of Southern Nevada, learning more about the impactful work they are doing.
Jillian Lopez of 8 News Now hosted the award program and welcomed honorees to
the stage to accept their awards. As the event concluded, guests took home copies of
Vegas Inc’s Giving Guide.
