FAR Awards Program

FAR Inaugural Awards Program

The Inaugural Awards Program is now sold out! Please join the waitlist.

The FAR Awards Program celebrates achievements that inspire the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

Our inaugural program is a premier recognition opportunity designed to honor exceptional professionals who drive innovation and excellence in the nonprofit community.

Join us in celebrating the passion, innovation, and leadership that make a lasting difference in the nonprofit community.

September 17, 2025
11:30am - 2:00pm
i Ricchi Restaurant
1220 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle Metro Station - 2 blocks

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Announcing the Inaugural Award Recipients

Jennifer Brearey
CFO
AdvaMed
Nonprofit C-Suite of the Year

Jennifer Zydney

Relationship Manager
PNC Bank
Resource Member of the Year

Erica Beadling
People & Operations Manager
Center for the Study of Services
Nonprofit Rising Star Professional

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Plenary Speaker

Sharee McKenzie Taylor

Sharee McKenzie is a mission-driven executive who helps organizations earn and keep public trust while growing sustainably. She has led transformation and innovation across Consumer Reports, International Justice Mission (IJM), YPO, and More in Common, bringing AI, data, and human-centered design to modernize services, strengthen integrity signals, and expand member value. Sharee specializes in aligning complex, federated networks and diverse stakeholders around clear standards and measurable outcomes. Her work spans product strategy, trust & safety, and diversified revenue, launching B2B offerings and data partnerships, improving ratings/search and dispute resolution, and moving teams from pilot to scale with disciplined roadmaps.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with us to celebrate nonprofit excellence and connect with key decision-makers in the DC Metro Area's nonprofit community.

Gold Sponsor: $1,750
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4 Event Tickets
Logo in All Promotions and Materials
Individual Social Media Recognition Post
Attendee List (Opted-In Registrants)
Present Award to Recipient
2 Minutes at the Mic

Silver Sponsor: $1,250
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2 Event Tickets
Logo in Promotions and Program
Social Media Recognition
Attendee List (Opted-In Registrants)

Bronze Sponsor: $750
1 of 4 Available

1 Event Ticket
Logo in Program and On-Site
Social Media Recognition

Printing: $500
1 of 1 Available

1 ticket
Logo on bottom of signage
Recognition program/onsite

Printed Program: $500
1 of 1 Available

1 ticket
Logo on Program Cover
Recognition program/onsite

Centerpieces: $500
1 of 1 Available