Nonprofit social service agencies have an opportunity to win a share of $60,000 in prize money through the Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services. The Donner Awards encourage best practices and greater accountability by recognizing outstanding performance in 10 key areas, including: management and governance, the use of staff and volunteers, innovation, program cost and outcome monitoring.

The top organizations in each of the seven categories of social service delivery will each win $5,000 awards while the $20,000 William H. Donner Award for Excellence will be presented to the highest performer overall. The $5,000 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Management will be presented to a nonprofit organization with a consistent record of excellence and innovation in management and service delivery.

Apply online at www.donnerawards.org. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2012.  All applications completed online are eligible for a $1,000 cash draw.