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Change the World with a Giving Heart
National Philanthropy Day in
Southwest Florida

Spotlighting the long history of caring and sharing that is so much a part of our local community, the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annually honors individuals, businesses and foundations for their leadership commitment to philanthropy. Since 1990, the Chapter, joining with AFP chapters throughout the country, celebrates National Philanthropy Day in honor of those devoted to sharing their time, talent and treasure with our community.

The Southwest Florida Chapter is proud to honor our local individuals and organizations for their philanthropic initiatives by publicly acknowledging their generous contributions during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. The theme is Change the World with a Giving Heart.

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Southwest Florida Please join us again this year as we recognize and say thank you to those who have cared enough to make a difference!

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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY
November 18, 2008

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Past Recipients

The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Recognizes Past National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist

1990 - Betty and Alex Schoenbaum
1991 - Bea Friedman
1992 - William R. Mote
1993 - Evalyn Sadlier Jones
1994 - Deborah M. Cooley
1995 - Frank G. Berlin
1996 - Janet and Stanley Kane
1997 - Susan and Roy Palmer
1998 - Lee and Bob Peterson
1999 - Elaine and Edward Keating
2000 - Diane and Bob Roskamp
2001 - Howard Tibbals
2002 - Leila Gompertz
2003 - Warren Loranger
2004 - Virginia Toulmin
2005 - Ann and Alfred Goldstein

2006 - Ulla R. Searing
2007 - Marvin Eichenblatt

Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation

1990 - Tropicana Dole Beverages
1991 - Albritton Fruit Company
1992 - Northern Trust Bank of Florida
1994 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
1995 - Barnett Bank of Manatee County
1996 - Eaton Corporation
1997 - Comcast Cable Vision of West Florida, Inc.
1998 - Intershow, Inc. Kim and Charles Githler
1999 - Sarasota Ford
2000 - Bradenton Herald
2001 - Michael's On East
2002 - Beneva Flowers and Gifts
2003 - Lee Wetherington Companies
2006 - Waterford Company
2007 - Turner Tree and Landscape

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation or Civic Organization

1990 - William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation
1991 - NCNB Communiy Foundation
1992 - John E. Galvin Chairtable Trust/Jay Crouse
1993 - The Kiwanis Club of Bradenton
1994 - The Junior League of Sarasota
1995 - The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota
1996 - The Woman's Exchange
1997 - The Community Foundation of Sarasota County
1998 - The Venice Foundation
1999 - The Plantation Community Foundation
2000 - Wilson-Wood Foundation
2001 - Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped, Inc.
2002 - Florida Winefest and Auction
2002 - Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club
2004 - Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation
2005 - Ehrhart Family Foundation

2006 - Greenfield Foundation
2007 - Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Humanitarian of the Year

2001 - Roland Abraham
2002 - Kathy Schersten

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

1990 - Dr. Kay Glasser
1991 - Sandra Loevner
1992 - Elizabeth Lindsay
1993 - Leila Gompertz
1994 - Dale Shields
1995 - Peggy and Arthur Woods
1996 - Margaret Wise
1997 - Christine Jennings
1998 - Phyllis and Jack Cobb
1999 - Ina Schnell
2000 - Robert (Bob) Johnson
2001 - Constance L. Holcomb
2004 - Annette and Tom Dignam
2005 - Dottie Baer Garner
2006 - Myrna Band
2007 - Sara Allen Bagley


For further information, contact:
Peggy Olsen and Amanda Marshall
Co-Chairs

peggy@thetempletonfoundation.com
amandam@gsgcf.org

 

 
   
 
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