About Eight's Be More Awards™

They are the unsung heroes of the community. Their stories are inspiring, yet they often work without recognition or reward.  Arizona’s nonprofit organizations – their staff members, volunteers and supporters – work tirelessly to change our communities for the better.
Eight’s Be More Awards™ will shine the spotlight on these important organizations in the counties of Apache, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma. The highly anticipated third annual Be More Awards™ will be presented in May 20, 2010 at Eight’s new downtown Phoenix studios.

Eight, Arizona PBS is accepting applications through Feb. 5, 2010. The awards will showcase nonprofit organizations’ achievements and accomplishments in each of five award categories ranging from outstanding marketing initiatives (Be More Informed), exceptional educational outreach (Be More Knowledgeable), exceptional arts and culture outreach (Be More Creative), innovative organization endeavors (Be More Brilliant), and extraordinary fundraising and event efforts (Be More Entertaining). In addition, organizations can rally their supporters by encouraging them to vote in the Be More Awards™ People’s Choice Poll (Be More Humble). Applications may be downloaded from www.azpbs.org/bemore, or are available by calling 602-496-9614. 

The winners of all of the awards as well as the prestigious Judges Award (Be More Encouraged) and the coveted Be More Awards™ NonProfit Organization of the Year (Be More Unstoppable) will be announced at the awards event.

Organizations that win a Be More Award™ will not only receive the award title, but will also gain awareness for their organization through the Be More Inspired™ half-hour primetime television special.

Applications submitted for a Be More Award™ are judged by an independent panel of impartial judges ranging from community volunteers to business leaders from throughout the Apache, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma area.

In May 2009, Be More Awards™ were presented to Waste Not, Inc., UMOM New Day Centers, Highlands Center for Natural History, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Free Arts of Arizona, Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc., and Kitchen on the Street, Inc.

For more information about the Be More Awards™ call 602-496-9614.