Nominations are now open for the Renton Community Foundation’s “League of Extraordinary Givers” Awards. Winners will be presented with a medallion celebrating their commitment to the field of philanthropy at the Foundation’s “CELEBRATE! The Love of Community” event on Feb. 11, 2016.

Nominees should have made a big impact in the area of philanthropy, through their time, talent and treasure, and preferably for more than one nonprofit organization.

“We are looking for the champions,” said Lynn Bohart, foundation executive director. “Those who pick up where others leave off and inspire through their leadership.”

Nominations can be made in three categories: Lifetime of Giving (for someone who has given of themselves to more than one nonprofit for over a decade or more); Patron of the Year Award (for someone whose accomplishments stood out in the years 2014-15); and the Rising Star Award (for a younger or emerging individual who is making an impact in the philanthropic community, maybe for the first time).

The goal of the event is to elevate the conversation around philanthropy and to get more people involved.

Nominating forms can be downloaded from the foundation’s website. Nominations are due in the Foundation no later than Dec. 7. Winners will be notified before Christmas.

For more information, call 425-282-5199 or go to the RCF website at www.rentonfoundation.org.