June 16, 2026
Moxie Awards 2026
At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, our work is driven by a simple but powerful goal: strengthening the region we call home. This year, that commitment was recognized in a meaningful way when CFNOVA was named a finalist for the 2026 Moxie Award.

The Moxie Awards honor organizations that demonstrate bold leadership, innovation, and a commitment to creating positive impact throughout the Washington, DC region. Being selected as a finalist is a reflection of the collective efforts of our donors, fund partners, nonprofit partners, supporters, volunteers, board members, and community leaders who work alongside us every day to address local needs and create opportunities for all.
While we are honored by this recognition, the true measure of success is the impact made possible through strategic and data-driven philanthropy. From supporting critical nonprofit services and advancing initiatives to stewarding charitable funds and empowering local changemakers, CFNOVA is committed to building a stronger, more vibrant Northern Virginia.

This recognition reminds us that bold ideas, strategic partnerships, and collective generosity can create lasting change. We are grateful to be recognized among an inspiring group of organizations making a difference across the region and remain focused on the work ahead.

 

About the Moxie Award

Celebrating its 10th year, the Moxie Award program was established in 2017 with the primary purpose of recognizing organizations based in the DC-metro area for their Boldness in Business. In a business context, an organization characterized by “moxie” is often perceived as innovative, fearless and willing to embrace risks to achieve its goals.

Over the last decade, the program has engaged nearly 1,500 outstanding organizations since its inception, who not only help make the DC-metro area a great place to do business, but also an incredible place to live, thrive and play.