Do you know someone in the Mahoning Valley who has made a lasting difference? The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is accepting nominations for the H.O.P.E. Award, and the deadline is Dec. 31, 2026.
The award honors a person who has made a meaningful, lasting contribution to the community. Nominees can come from the nonprofit or for-profit world, and individuals and families are eligible. Past nominees can be nominated again. The only exception is anyone who is currently running for or holding elected office.
Pair it with the Christmas Loop. As you add your home to our Christmas Loop, or drive it this season, think about the people who make the Valley shine: the neighbor who shovels for everyone, the volunteer who is always there, the family who lights up the whole street. Those are the heroes this award is for. Take a minute to nominate one of them, and let us know if you do. Christmas Loop addresses are open through Nov. 20.
The recipient will be announced at the 15th annual Wine for Hope gala on Friday, April 9, 2027, at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. The evening also marks the Foundation’s 20th anniversary.
Nominations are made through the Foundation’s online form, and each nominee needs a separate form, so you can nominate more than one person. Find the nomination form here. Questions? Contact the Foundation at info@hopemv.org or (330) 406-1048.
Read the original announcement from the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Source: Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley news release, Sept. 22, 2026. Summary written by Spanning the Need.
