Submitted by The Association of Fundraising Professionals-Northwest Ohio
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Northwest Ohio Chapter (AFP-NWO) has announced the eight honorees who will be recognized at the organization’s 30th Annual National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) celebration on November 9.
This year’s honorees are:
Mercy Health Partners
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist
Nominated by: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Stranahan Foundation
Outstanding Foundation
Nominated by: Toledo School for the Arts
Hart, Inc.
Outstanding Media Outlet or Best Nonprofit Media Coverage
Nominated by: ProMedica Foundation
Robert & Susan Savage
Outstanding Philanthropist
Nominated by: Imagination Station
Brad Koller
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Nominated by: Fields for All Project
Dave Gierke
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Nominated by: Rob Koenig
Cecelia Hughes
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 5-17 Nominated by: Bittersweet Farms
Afreen Alvi
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23
Nominated by: Women of Toledo
The 2017 NPD honorees were chosen from more than 40 nominees by a geographically and generationally diverse panel of judges that included regional professionals, community leaders and past winners.
“We’re blessed to live in a region where so many individuals and organizations are committed to fostering and funding causes that improve the quality of life in our local communities,” said Sandra Migani Wall, Ph.D., President of AFP-NWO Chapter. “Congratulations, and thank you, to all the honorees, nominees and unsung heroes who give selflessly of their time, talent and treasure to the important causes that they serve.”
