PBS Reno is thrilled to announce the return of the Spotlight Awards and Auction! A community awards show “spotlighting” individuals and community groups making a positive impact in our region. Winners will be revealed live on-air during the show on September 18th! As this is our largest fundraiser of the year, we will also be holding an auction that will feature enticing and exciting packages to support PBS Reno.

Spotlight Awards and Nominations

Nominations are now open to the community. The five Spotlight Award categories are:

• Extraordinary Community Group
• Extraordinary Local Business
• Extraordinary Educator
• Extraordinary Youth
• Extraordinary Individual

PBS Reno will also honor Sandy Raffealli as this year’s Extraordinary Philanthropist!

In May, PBS Reno will select three finalists from each Spotlight Award category; PBS Reno will create and broadcast short videos highlighting each. The community will then vote to decide the winners in each category beginning on June 25, 2021.

On-Air Auction

Back this year, PBS Reno will incorporate an on-air/online auction into the Spotlight Awards show. This high-end auction will feature travel packages, wine, local and regional experiences, and several priceless PBS experiences. Online bidding will open in early September, culminating in the live on-air event on September 18th.

Sponsorship

The Spotlight Awards and Auction is a great way to connect with our community, be it announcements promoting your business, sponsoring an award category, or through our online auction. PBS Reno will be promoting sponsors heavily on-air throughout the buildup to the live broadcast as well as during the show. Please consider a sponsorship today.