Community Resource Center (CRC) is now accepting nominations for the inaugural 2026 CRC Community Impact Awards, honoring individuals, youth, groups or organizations who demonstrate exceptional compassion, commitment and action in supporting neighbors facing hunger, homelessness and domestic violence across North Coast San Diego. The awards will be presented on Friday, March 6, at a special luncheon event at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. Winners will be announced during the event, according to a news release.
“For more than four decades, this community has come together to support neighbors facing hardship and make CRC’s work possible,” said John Van Cleef, CEO of Community Resource Center, in the news release. “The CRC Community Impact Awards are a time for us to recognize and celebrate the changemakers who make North Coast San Diego stronger. If you know someone who’s making a meaningful impact, I hope you’ll nominate them and help us celebrate what compassion looks like in our community.”
Award categories include:Compassion in Action Award (individual and group/organization), recognizing exceptional commitment through direct service, outreach, advocacy or innovative approaches.
Youth Changemaker Award, honoring a young leader under age 21 making a meaningful difference through leadership, service and action.
Nominees must live, work, volunteer or be based in North Coast San Diego, including Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Vista. Consent from the nominee or a representative of the nominated organization is required prior to submission.
Nominations are open now and must be submitted by Jan. 25, 2026. Finalists will be notified on Feb. 9, 2026. To submit a nomination or learn more about the CRC Community Impact Awards, visit crcncc.org/awards.