The Beacon Awards are designed to honor excellence in Permian Basin nonprofit organizations by recognizing volunteers and staff of the local nonprofit sector. In addition to the award, the nominating organization will receive $1,000.
The Judge Pat Baskin Family and W.D. Noël Volunteer of the Year Awards are intended to increase awareness of the importance of volunteering in our community. The awards recognize volunteers who give assistance to the community and receive no remuneration for their efforts. The Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to acknowledge volunteers who are residents of Midland County and the W.D. Noël Volunteer of the Year Award acknowledges Ector County residents. Both awards recognize an adult and youth volunteer in each community.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are now available.
2025 Beacon Award Winners
Excellence in Outstanding Partnership and Collaboration
Midland Education Foundation
Excellence in Community Impact
John Taylor, Boys and Girls Club, Judo Program
Excellence in Governing Board Leadership
John Moesch, Senior Life Midland
Excellence in Organizational Leadership
Laura Wolf, Basin PBS
Rural Impact Award
Marathon Public Library
Women's Division of the Monahans Chamber
Innovation in Nonprofit Work
Boys & Girls Club of the Permian Basin
Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year
Adult - Pam & Randy Kuiper, Aphasia Center of West Texas
Youth - Alyna Yharte, Midland Teen Court
W.D. Noël Volunteer of the Year
Adult - Tracey Wood
Youth - David White
