BCF Philanthropic Achievement Award Proposal
Applications Due Tuesday, July 21 2026
About the Call
The Benton Community Foundation and The Arts Center team up again to seek hand-made, physical awards to be presented to recipients of this year’s Philanthropic Achievement Awards.
This call to artists solicits submissions for artworks representing the spirit of philanthropy, and is open to all artists living in Benton County. All art mediums are accepted, however, the work is intended to be displayed as a 3D object (framed, mounted, etc.).
The artist must complete an edition of 10 awards on or before Monday, November 2, 2026. The proposed artwork should be reproducible, although slight variations inherent to handmade objects are accepted. The selected artist will be awarded $4,000 upon completion of the project.
Proposal Requirements
- A short artist biography
- A brief description of the proposed design
- An answer to the following question: How does the proposed artwork align with the mission of BFC, specifically the Annual Philanthropic Achievement Award?
- Up to 5 images
- The artist must be currently living in Benton County
- A complete application must be submitted by the deadline.
BCF’s Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards
The Benton Community Foundation Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards celebrate the power of generosity, honoring visionary leaders in philanthropy and volunteerism.
Furthermore, the Benton Community Foundation’s Philanthropic Achievement Awards brings together nonprofit leaders, business leaders, and community members to recognize outstanding achievements in philanthropy in Benton County.
The event showcases the hard work of our talented, generous community, and celebrates the people and organizations that volunteer, donate, and inspire others to create a bright future for families and children.
Awards will be given in these categories
- Outstanding Nonprofit Professional
- Outstanding Volunteer
- Outstanding Volunteer Group
- Outstanding Philanthropic Business
- Outstanding Project or Program
- Outstanding Rising Changemaker
- Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy