Crawford Cares About Our Community
Crawford Cares is a program through Crawford Company that allows us to give back to the community and foster a collaborative environment between for profit and nonprofit companies in the greater Dubuque area. Crawford Cares is committed to making a positive impact in the local community by honoring entities that serve the greater Dubuque population. Recipients will receive personalized awards, recognition and charitable donations.
2024 Crawford Cares Program:
- Nomination Period: November 11th-November 17th (Nomination period is closed.)
- There will be no voting period this year.
- Judging Period: CLICK HERE to view the list of nominated nonprofits. The nominated nonprofits will be reviewed by a panel of impartial judges, not employed by Crawford North. The judges will meet the week of November 18th to select an overall winner and runners-up.
- Awards Ceremony to be held at Old Chicago Dubuque on Wednesday, December 4th at 2:00 PM.
Crawford Cares Awards:
- 1st place winner will receive $3,000
- Runners-up will receive $1,000 each
Crawford Cares Criteria:
- 2023 winners not eligible to participate (NAMI Dubuque, Centralia-Peosta Volunteer Fire Department, Dubuque Dream Center)
- Must be a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the greater Dubuque area.
- Must have a current Board of Directors.
- Preference given to organizations within the community serving the elderly, children, individuals with medical and/or mental health challenges, or people seeking help during times of crisis.
2023 Crawford Cares:
- Winner: NAMI Dubuque
- Runners-up: Centralia-Peosta Volunteer Fire Department and Dubuque Dream Center
2022:
- Winner: Two by Two Character Development
- Runners-up: Boy Scouts of America-Northeast Iowa Council and Platteville Community Arboretum
2021:
- Winner: Peosta Elementary Parent Group
- Runners-up: Crescent Community Health Center and Dubuque Regional Humane Society
2020:
- Winner: St. Mark Youth Enrichment
- Runners-up: Whispurring Hope Animal Rescue and Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
2019:
- Winner: Dubuque Regional Humane Society
- Runners-up: Northeast Iowa Council- Boys Scouts of America and Hills & Dales
2018:
- Winner: New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department
- Runners-up: Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team and Dubuque County Historical Society and National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
2017:
- Winner: Live Like Jack
- Runners-up: Scholastic Engineering Research (SERI) and New Vienna Tractor Pullers Association
2016:
- Winner: Special Spaces Dubuque
- Runners-up: Loras College Dance Marathon and Research for the Kids
2015:
- Winner: Dubuque Tri-State Share
- Runners-up: Hills and Dales and Shalom Spirituality Center
2014:
- Winner: Hospice of Dubuque
- Runners-up: Shalom Spirituality Center and Dubuque Lutheran Schools
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