National Philanthropy Day in Western North Carolina
Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Renaissance Asheville Ballroom
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Philanthropy Day is celebrated around the country to highlight giving, givers, and the causes they represent. About 400 individuals from the region attend this luncheon to recognize outstanding individuals, corporations, foundations and professionals in the fundraising world who exhibit excellence in our area. All previous winners are invited back each year, and the result is that this event is a true “who’s who” of philanthropy in our region.
The 2011 Honorees will be:
Summit Award – The Janirve Foundation
Outstanding Business – Asheville Savings Bank
Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Linda Wilkerson
Outstanding Foundation – CarePartners Foundation
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – John Hartom and Lisa Blackburn
Congratulations to these incredible individuals and organizations. We look forward to celebrating their contributions to our community on Monday, Nov. 14.
Previous Award Recipients
Fundraising Summit Award
2008-Pat Smith, 2006- Norman Fink and Marshall Monroe, 2002-Mimi Cecil
Outstanding Philanthropist
2010-S.M. “Buddy” Patton (in memoriam), Marilyn Patton and Barbara Blomberg, 2009-Don and Lisbeth Cooper, 2008-Charles D. and Cary Owen (Charlie and Cary), 2007-Dr. Kathleen McGrady, 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
2010-Richard Hurley, 2009-Richard “Dick” Allen, 2008-Jennie Eblen, 2007-Janice and Joe Brumit, 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
2010-Parsec Financial Management, 2009-Johnson, Price & Sprinkle, PA, CPA, 2008-Carolina First, 2007-Mast General Store, 2006- Asheville Cardiology and Associates, 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 Foundation in Philanthropy
2010-Eblen Charities, 2009-Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc., 2008-Community Foundation of Henderson County, 2007-Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, 2006- Sisters of Mercy of NC Foundation, 2005-Vineyard Family Foundation of Hendersonville, 2004-New Leaf Fund, 2003-The Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation, 2002-The Janirve Foundation.
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
2010-Alex Comfort, 2009-John Pfaff,2008-Anita R. Metcalf, 2007-Ann Fritschner, ACFRE, 2006- Michelle 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
2010-Carter Tindall, 2006- Anna Martin