Thank You for an Unforgettable Evening
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the College of Southern Nevada Foundation welcomed alumni, partners, community leaders, and friends to the CSN West Charleston Campus for an evening fundraiser filled with celebration, inspiration, and impact.
This special gala is a fundraising event dedicated to supporting student success and advancing the mission of the College of Southern Nevada. Guests enjoyed an evening honoring the generosity and philanthropic leadership of our distinguished ambassadors, community partners, students, and alumni—those whose commitment helps transform lives through education.
Celebrating Excellence at CSN
The 2026 Legacy of Achievement Gala brought the CSN community together for an inspiring evening honoring exceptional leadership, service, and impact. The celebration highlighted three of CSN’s most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions continue to make a difference in our community.
The Legacy Award
Frank Woodbeck
The Investor in Excellence Award
Assisting Lives in Las Vegas
The Distinguished Service Award
Edgar Patino
Why Your Support Matters
Your participation and sponsorship directly support the mission of the CSN Foundation by funding critical resources that help ensure students have access to an affordable, high-quality education. Contributions from this event make a meaningful difference by supporting programs that directly impact student access and success that can include:
- Student Scholarships
- Student Emergency Assistance
- Student Food Insecurity and Basic Needs
- Workforce Development Initiatives
- Operational Resources and Special Projects
- Faculty Development Initiatives
- Community-Focused Educational Initiatives
Your generosity empowers students, strengthens programs, and helps build a more educated and resilient community.
Behind every scholarship is a life changed:
“As a first-generation college student who has experienced financial issues, this scholarship is life changing… Reading the email felt surreal. Thank you!”
– Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship Recipient
“From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you donors for helping me achieve my goals… I hope to be in your position one day and pay it forward.”
– HVAC Program Scholarship Recipientt
Questions?
Give us a call at (702) 651-7301, or email us at foundation@csn.edu
Danita Simons
Executive Director
702-651-7535
Danita.Simons@csn.edu
Vannessa Nicholas
Manager, Donor and Alumni Relations
702-651-7794
Vannessa.Nicholas@csn.edu
Doreen Alvarado
Coordinator of Philanthropy
702-651-5401
Doreen.Alvarado@csn.edu
With Gratitude
Thank you for making the promise of education and a strong Nevada workforce possible. Your commitment sustains CSN students, strengthens our community, and ensures that the journey toward opportunity truly begins here.
Coming home… it starts at CSN.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
