The Be More Awards honors and applauds our community volunteers' outstanding but often unrecognized efforts. If you know a volunteer serving organizations in Bloomington or Monroe County, consider nominating them for a Be More Award using the online nomination form available at bton.in/bemore26.
Each Be More Award recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award provided by the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County for the recipient's nonprofit organization, in honor of their outstanding service. All organizations must have a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status (or school or government equivalent exempt status) - no exceptions.
Visit bton.in/bemore26 for full details and eligibility criteria.
The 2026 Be More Award categories: - Be More Bloomington - Presented to an individual or group demonstrating excellence in addressing the issues of 2024, such as housing/homelessness, immigration, and food insecurity issues. - Be More Creative - Honors volunteer work within the arts community. - Be More Dedicated - Presented to an individual or couple over the age of 60 for their lifetime of service. - Be More Energized - Honors an individual or group under the age of 25. - Be More Engaged - Honors an individual or a group employed at a business or organization who engages in volunteer activities and programs on behalf of their employer. - Be More Impactful - Honors the volunteer or volunteer group of the year. - Be More Involved - Presented to an individual who has volunteered for at least three non-profit organizations for a year or longer. The recipient will select which of the non-profit organizations they serve will receive the cash award. - Be More Phenomenal - Presented for outstanding leadership through board, commission, or committee involvement.
Visit bton.in/bemore26 for full details and eligibility criteria.