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HONOR YOUR CONTRIBUTORS, COLLEGUES AND VOLUNTEERS
Nominations are now being accepted for our 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards. You will find nomination forms enclosed for each of our six categories. We encourage you to nominate candidates from across our region who demonstrate the best in philanthropy. The deadline for receipt of the nominations is Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. We strongly suggest you obtain permission from the prospective nominee before you submit nominations. Award winners are required to be in attendance. The nomination forms can be downloaded at www.afpwnc.org.
The awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville. This gala event has become the premier celebration of the philanthropic community as it honors citizens who have made outstanding contributions that have enhanced the lives of the people of Western North Carolina.
Prior winners are not eligible for any category. Please see the list of past winners on the back side of this page.
Nominees are sought in the following categories:
Outstanding Philanthropist – individual or family with a proven record of exceptional
generosity through direct financial support;
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – individual or family that demonstrates
outstanding skills in motivating volunteers for fundraising projects;
Outstanding Business in Philanthropy – a business or a corporate foundation that
demonstrates both financial support and philanthropic leadership;
Outstanding Foundation – a foundation that demonstrates outstanding financial support
and philanthropic leadership;
Outstanding Fundraising Professional - an AFP member who demonstrates
exceptional success in fundraising, ethics, and support for colleagues;
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – honors an individual or group ages
5 – 17 that impacts the region through philanthropy and leadership.
Honorees will be selected by the National Philanthropy Day Committee and approved by the AFP WNC Board of Directors. All nominees will be contacted in a sensitive manner following selections, and then invitations to the Celebration Luncheon will be mailed.
Need more information?
Contact: Donna R. Pierce
Chair, Awards Committee
(828) 484-9155 (H)
(828) 768-6061 (Cell)
PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Fundraising Summit Award
2006-Norman Fink, Marshal Monroe, 2002-Mimi Cecil
Outstanding Philanthropist
2007- Janice and Joe Brumit, 2006- Margaret and Duane McKibben, 2005–Tina McGuire, 2004-Mark and Teri Muir, 2003-Paul F. Toebke, 2002-Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson, 2001-Dr. Keith Black, 2000-Morris and Leah Karpen, 1999-Joel B. Adams, 1998-Dr. and Mrs. George M. Bilbrey and James A. Cooper, 1997-Martha Guy, 1996-J. Wesley Jones, MD and the Junior League of Asheville, 1995-Adelaide Daniels Key, 1994-Pamela Mills Turner, 1993-John Teeter, 1992-Raybern H. Dean.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
2007- Dr. Kathleen McGrady, 2006- Dorothy Dellenger Marlow, 2005-Colin E. Thomas, MD, 2004-Doris Eklund, 2003-Brenda Nash, 2002-Ruth and Luther Barnhardt, 2001-Alice and Arthur Green, 2000-James W. Stickney, IV, 1999-Phyllis Foxx, 1998-Hugh and Margaret (Danny) Verner, 1997-Marcia Burton Caserio, 1996-June Lenoci and Sue McClinton, 1995-W. Louis Bissette, Jr., 1994-C. Robert Bell, Jr., 1993-Ernest Ferguson, 1992-Glenn Wilcox.
Outstanding Business in Philanthropy
2007-Mast General Store, 2006-Asheville Cardiology, 2005-Office Environments, 2004-Eaton Electrical, 2003-HomeTrust Bank, 2002-Ingles Markets, Inc., 2001-Steelcase, Inc., 2000-Wachovia Bank of WNC, 1999-First Citizens Bank, 1998-Nantalahala Outdoor Center.
Outstanding Organization or Foundation in Philanthropy
2007- Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, 2006- Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, 2005-Vineyard Family Foundation of Hendersonville, 2004-New Leaf Fund, 2003-The Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation, 2002-The Janirve Foundation.
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
2007-Ann Fritschner, 2006- Michele Garashi-Ellick, 2005-Carla Sutherland, 2004-Myra Grant, 2003 Fern Wallin McCrimmon, 2002-Raymond Cruitt, 2001-Bruce D. Thorsen, 2000-Patricia S. Smith, 1999-Mark A. Bailey, 1998-Albert S. Gooch, Jr., 1997-George J. Pfeiffer.
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2006-Anna Martin