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Juniper Award Nominations

The 2024 nomination cycle begins June 1.

Once the forms open in June, please return to this page to submit your nomination to the relevant category. We look forward to reading your nominations! 

In the meantime, learn about the 2023 recipients of the Juniper Award here

Please note that no member of the Hamilton Family sits on the selection committee.  

2024 Nomination cycle:
June 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024

As we embark on the first round of giving, we ask for the community’s assistance in finding the most deserving nominees. We appreciate your help spreading the word of this award, and encourage you to nominate a deserving candidate.  Nominees must be at least 17 years old or a senior in high school and from the Tahoe Truckee area.

We gratefully accept and will review all nominations. However, the number of nominations per nominee is not a factor in the selection process. 

Our Mission
Art

Juniper Award for Art

The Juniper Award for the visual and performing arts recognizes a local artist's commitment to their bold path and aims to alleviate financial constraints so artists can spend more time cultivating their imagination and fearlessness.

Music & Writing

Juniper Award for Music & Writing

The Juniper Award for music and writing recognizes a local musician or writer's dedication to creativity and imagination, and aims to empower them to continue on their bold path with fewer financial barriers.

Winer Olympics

Juniper Award for Winter Olympics

The Juniper Award for Winter Olympics recognizes a local Team USA athlete who demonstrates the commitment, imagination, and fearlessness necessary to pursue excellence in high-level yet under-funded sports.

Medical Care

Juniper Award for Medical Care

The Juniper Award for medical care recognizes the commitment of people in the medical field at all tiers and aims to reward their dedication with financial assistance to pursue further education or remove any financial barriers so they can concentrate on their important contribution.

Trade School

Juniper Award for Trades

The Juniper Award for Trades recognizes the essential work tradespeople do for our community, and the financial costs that accompany both learning and performing a trade. Monetary assistance allows space for tradespeople to be imaginative, fearless, and committed to their work with less financial burden. 

Community Impact

Juniper Award for Community Impact

The Juniper Award for community impact recognizes an individual's bold commitment to community and aims to empower recipients to continue growing community-wide strength, fearlessness, and limitlessness by removing financial barriers so they can concentrate on their important contributions.

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