Hillside Solutions Impact Awards Gala
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Venue at Highlander | Omaha, NE
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This night is for celebrating local climate wins while funding projects that will grow Omaha's circular food system. Turn on the news, and you’ll see plenty of pessimistic climate stories. But here in Omaha, something different is happening.
Every day, local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and individuals are quietly reducing waste and building a more resilient, regenerative community.
This night is about bringing attention to local eco-stories and raising funds for projects that will expand composting accessbility for local schools per our new non-profit, Hillside Fund.
--- What to Expect ---
6:00 PM — Networking & Happy Hour
Mix and mingle with sustainability leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and neighbors doing the work. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and a guided tour of No More Empty Pots’ greenhouse.
7:00 PM — Dinner & Awards Ceremony
A locally sourced dinner followed by the Hillside Impact Awards — honoring individuals and organizations making real, measurable change across Omaha’s circular economy.
We’re honored to feature Nancy Williams, Omaha food systems leader and co-founder of No More Empty Pots, sharing her story and vision for a thriving, equitable food future.
--- Paddle Raise for Impact
We’ll host a live paddle raise to directly fund School Composting Services, helping Omaha schools reduce waste, enrich soil, and teach the next generation how to steward the planet.
9:00 PM — Dance & Celebration
Because joy is part of the movement, too. Celebrate the wins, the people, and what’s ahead.
--- 2025 Award Categories ---
* Retail Award
* Reuse Award
* Compost Clubber Award
* Compost Club Gives & Circular Food System Award
* Eco-Friendly Schools Award
* Biggest Impact Award
* Implementation Award
* Innovation Award
* Resilience Award
* Zero Waste Event Award
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Attire: Cocktail
Audience: Adults, kids, families — all welcome
Bar: Cash bar with beer, wine & non-alcoholic options
--- Snag your ticket and be part of the movement ---
https://midlandscommunity.org/hillside-solutions-impact-awards
Come celebrate. Come give back. Come dance the night away.
We can’t wait to see you there.
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Where is it happening?
The Venue at Highlander, 30th & Lindsay Ave NW, 2100 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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