• Nomination Form - 2026 National Philanthropy Day

    Deadline August 2nd for nominations

  • Help us celebrate our local philanthropists by submitting a nomination.

    You can submit multiple nomination forms for different award categories.

  • Please review the PDF below for a listing of past recipients. Select the award type from the drop-down menu below to view more information on the different awards.

  • Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy
    The Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award recognizes an individual or couple whose longstanding commitment to philanthropy has made a lasting impact on our community. Through a lifetime of generosity, service, leadership, and advocacy, the recipient has demonstrated an exceptional dedication to strengthening organizations and improving the lives of others.

    Nominees should have a significant history of philanthropic involvement that extends beyond a single organization or cause. Their contributions may include charitable giving, volunteer leadership, community service, advocacy, or inspiring others to become more engaged in philanthropy.

    This award celebrates not only what the nominee has given, but the legacy they have created through their commitment to making our community stronger.

    Nomination considerations may include:

    Length and depth of philanthropic and community involvement
    Demonstrated impact across organizations, causes, or the broader community
    Personal generosity through time, talent, leadership, and financial support
    Ability to inspire or encourage others to become involved in philanthropy
    A lasting legacy of service and community leadership

  • Outstanding Philanthropist Award:

    This award is presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or international level. Nominations should include the following information with specific examples:

  • Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award:

    The individual eligible for this nomination must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for more than one nonprofit organization. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Nominations should list the nominee's specific achievements for the past year or several years, such as:

  • Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award:

    This award is designed for an outstanding individual fundraising executive who practices his/her/their profession in an exemplary manner. Recipient must have at least five years of professional fundraising experience. Nomination should include the following:

  • Outstanding Corporation Award:

    To qualify for this award, a corporation or its corporate foundation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. Nomination should list the nominee's achievements, including:

  • Outstanding Foundation Award:

    To qualify for this award, a foundation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement. Nomination should list the nominee's achievements including:

  • Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award:

    This award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people, ages 5-25, who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through the development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. Nominees must be 5-25 years old at the time they are nominated. Nomination should include achievements, including:
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