Outstanding Organization

Outstanding Organization

This award honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through motivation of others to take philanthropic leadership. The award may be given to Western North Carolina faith communities, giving circles, foundations and other organizations. Organizations that are previous recipients of the “outstanding foundation” award are not eligible. Please review the list of previous recipients.

• Foundations
• Organizations
• Giving Circles or Faith Based

The nominee selected will receive the award at the annual AFP WNC National Philanthropy Day Celebration to be held on November 18, 2020, in Asheville. Attendance is mandatory (the event may be in person or online this year), and awards will not be given in absentia. You must obtain permission from the prospective nominee before you submit the nomination and confirm their ability to attend the event if selected as the award recipient. Adjustments will be made in accordance with current state and local guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nominations

Nominations are open to any organization located in Western North Carolina. Nominations may be made by any individual or organization; membership in the local AFP chapter is not required. However, self-nominations are not accepted. Nominators cannot be employees or board members of the organization or their family members. While nominations must originate from an individual or organization external to the organization, supporting documentation may be provided by the nominee.

Award nominations are reviewed by the AFP WNC National Philanthropy Day Committee and recipient recommendations are made to the AFP WNC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors makes the final decisions regarding all award recipients. If an appropriate candidate/recipient is not determined, the award will not be presented for that year.