Nino Gallo Leadership Award
In recognition of furthering Nino Gallo’s legacy on behalf of immigrants
About the Nino Gallo Leadership Award
Community Foundation Boulder County established the Nino Gallo Leadership Award to recognize outstanding local leaders who embody the characteristics of our friend, Nino Gallo. The award advances Nino’s legacy including his innovative work on behalf of immigrants and the economically-disadvantaged that shaped community engagement efforts, programs and policies throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties. Nino, a native of Chile passed away on Dec. 1, 2020 of COVID-19.
“Nino’s name will resonate and carry on to future generations. Through this award, we hope that immigrants and descendants of immigrants can see themselves through Nino’s life work because – as we know — representation is power.” – Norma Fuentes, Nino’s widow and long-time community activist
Award Information
The award is intended to honor someone in Boulder County who is an immigrant or a descendant of a recent immigrant who embodies Nino’s legacy including:
- innovative work on behalf of immigrants.
- support for the economically-disadvantaged.
- influence on community engagement efforts.
- impact on local programs and policies.
An award selection committee reviews applications and determines the honoree. The honoree may receive a $1,000 award or direct $1,000 to a cause they care about in Boulder County.
Nominations for the 2026 Nino Gallo Leadership Award are closed.