Concours du Soleil

All donors hope the fundraising events they attend will accomplish something meaningful with the funds raised. This is always evident with our annual gala event, Concours du Soleil, which ensures prosperous use of the proceeds with every passing year. This year, the Cinco Amigos, organizers of Concours du Soleil decided to focus on teen entrepreneurship, believing that investing in our city’s young people will contribute to a brighter future. Teen startup programs, business plan competitions, mentorship and school-based entrepreneurship curriculums ensure that teens will enter the workforce with skills and confidence.

This year's event netted $207,000. Being that Concours du Soleil is one of the Foundation's Now and Forever Funds, a portion of the proceeds were added to the Cinco Amigo Fund of the Foundation.

Grants were awarded to the following:

Teen Entrepreneurship

Teen Start-Up Weekend - Bosque School Junior Achievement CNM for the STEMulus Center Epicenter @ InnovateABQ Microsoft DigiCamps

Support Grants

Albuquerque Community Foundation UNM Formula SAE Program - Lobo Motorsports UNM Foundation for Law School Scholarships Future Fund of Albuquerque Community Foundation

Presenting Sponsor