Celebrating the Philanthropic Spirit of Tampa Bay
Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
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The National Philanthropy Day Committee is pleased to announce the 2016 National Philanthropy Day recipients:
Philanthropist of the Year: Katie Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton
Presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity to a variety of philanthropic causes and who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.
Philanthropic Corporation of the Year: Tech Data Corporation
Presented to a corporation or corporate foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism, encourages and motivates others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.
Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year in Philanthropy: Charlie Britton
Nominated by: Children's Home Society of Florida
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects. The recipient
should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
Spirit of Philanthropy: Gene Evans, Paddle Against Cancer
Presented to an individual, group or family that has recognized a charitable need and developed a unique approach to advancing philanthropy in the community. The award recipient will exemplify the spirit of giving above and beyond.
Philanthropic Small Business of the Year: Mr. Auto Glass (Rob Arnold & Todd Palmer)
Presented to a business w/100 employees or less that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism encourages and motivates others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.
Philanthropic Service Organization of the Year: USF Bridge Clinic, Morsani College of Medicine
Presented to a service organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteerism for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
Youth in Philanthropy: Elizabeth Lizzie Dolan
Nominated by: All Children's Hospital and American Cancer Society
Presented to an individual or youth organization (18 years old and younger) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteerism and fundraising for the benefit of charitable institutions.
Past Award Recipients - Click Here to see previous Winners
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