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National Philanthropy Day in Western North Carolina
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 11:30 a.m., Asheville Renaissance Hotel


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. Event registration information will be posted as the event approaches.


2010 Sponsors

2010 Award Nominations

Previous Award Recipients

 

2010 Sponsors

Underwriters

Mission Healthcare Foundation

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Western Carolina University

Patrons 
CarePartners Foundation
Pardee Hospital Foundation

Benefactors
Catherine McAuley Mercy Foundation, Sisters of Mercy Services Corporation
Park Ridge Health Foundation
Warren Wilson College

Friends
AB Tech
HunterKemper Consulting

2010 Award Nominations

The deadline to nominate a person or organization for an award is August 25, 2010.


Download Nomination Forms as Word Files:

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Philanthropist

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Foundation

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Fundraising Executive

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Business in Philanthropy

DOWNLOAD> Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy


Previous Award Recipients

Fundraising Summit Award

2008-Pat Smith, 2006- Norman Fink and Marshall Monroe, 2002-Mimi Cecil

Outstanding Philanthropist

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

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

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 Organization or Foundation in Philanthropy
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

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

2006- Anna Martin