About the Louisa Impact Awards
The Louisa County Impact Awards, hosted by the Louisa Forward Foundation, recognize nonprofits, programs, leaders, and community partners making a meaningful difference in Louisa County. Each year, the community is invited to submit nominations for three competitive award categories, with recipients selected through a review process. Local nonprofits may also recognize an outstanding individual, business, or organization through the Community Partner Honor Roll, a non-competitive recognition of those who help advance their mission. Award recipients and Honor Roll partners are celebrated at the annual Louisa County Impact Awards Celebration.
RECOGNITION CATEGORIES
organization
Nonprofit of the Year
Recognizing a nonprofit organization demonstrating exceptional service, impact, and commitment to strengthening Louisa County.
Program
Impact Program of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding program or initiative creating meaningful impact and improving lives throughout Louisa County.
Individual
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Recognizing an individual whose leadership, service, and dedication are strengthening an organization and the community it serves.
community
Partner Honor Roll
Recognizing an outstanding partner whose support, service, or collaboration has significantly strengthened the work of a local nonprofit.
Celebrating Our Honorees
Nonprofit of the Year
Louisa Education Foundation
Program of the year
Louisa Dolly Parton Imagination Library
leader of the year
Kim Hyland
2026 Community Honor Roll
Scenes from the Celebration
