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Project Serious 2026
We’re now accepting nominations for Project Serious 2026. This year, we’re honoring an Unsung Neighbor, someone whose impact makes our community stronger every day.
Our annual
$20,000
giveaway
What you'll need for nominations:
- Your nominee's name, email, and phone number (to put in the form)
- Video must be 60 seconds or shorter (in MOV or MP4 format)
- The video file name must include the nominee's first and last name
Project serious
Nominations Are Now Open
This year’s Project Serious initiative celebrates the “Unsung Neighbor”, an individual whose kindness, service, and generosity often go unrecognized. We’re seeking nominees who uplift others, support their community, and make a meaningful difference through everyday actions.
Individual Years:
- Every other year, Webfoot selects an individual who cares deeply for (and helps support) their community in meaningful ways that could use our help.
- Nomination Process: The community is invited to submit short videos nominating an individual they feel is deserving. These videos must highlight the nominee’s story, the impact they have had, and why they are deserving of the $20,000 in services.
Non-Profit Years:
- Open Call for Entries: Non-profit organizations across the area are encouraged to nominate themselves by uploading a video that introduces their mission, the impact they have on the community, and what specific services they need.
- Community Voting: The community votes to select the top three non-profit finalists, based on the videos submitted.
- Public Voting: Once nominations are in, the Central Oregon community gets involved by voting for their favorite. This voting narrows down the pool to three finalists.
Final Selection:
- Webfoot Team Involvement: The three individuals or non-profits with the most community votes will become the top three finalists, and the decision moves to the Webfoot team. Each team member casts a single vote to determine the final winner.
Project Serious is a highlight of the year and reinforces our commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community!
Previous project serious winners
Project Serious 2024 Winner
Meet Brianna Deaner, a youth sports coach in Central Oregon. She and her husband have been teachers and coaches in the Bend area for many years, and Brianna was nominated -- and WON! -- this year's Project Serious giveaway for $20,000 worth of work on her home.
Project serious 2023
Project Serious 2023 was awarded to one of Central Oregon’s most amazing non-profits. The Giving Plate is a local food pantry with a completely different view of how to tackle food insecurity. We were honored to help their vision become a reality. Learn more about their mission and how you can help. The Giving Plate.
Project serious 2022
Project Serious 2022 was focused on giving back to a nurse in our community. We were thrilled to be able to give back to someone who gives so much of herself to our community.
Project serious 2021
Project Serious 2021 was a non-profit year, and went to the La Pine Senior Activity Center. We provided a fresh coat of paint inside and out, brightening the building… and hopefully the lives of those within its walls.
Previous project serious Winners
2020 Project Serious Winner – Teacher Stephanie Boni
2019 Project Serious Winner – Brightside Animal Center
2018 Project Serious Winner – Army veteran Margie Anderson
2016 Project Serious Winner – Mindy Laidlaw
2015 Project Serious Winner – Cascade Youth & Family Center
2014 Project Serious Winner – The Schwartz Family
