The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) annual award program recognizes outstanding achievement by individual, foundation and corporate philanthropists and fundraising volunteers. In professional fundraising, such individuals and organizations form a vital partnership with charities and the nonprofit sector to ensure that the needs of all citizens are met.
Please join AFP Canada South Chapter in celebrating our community’s philanthropic spirit on National Philanthropy Day by submitting a nomination(s) and attending the Canada South Chapter 24th Celebration.
24th Annual AFP National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony
Friday November 14th, 2025
Location: Hellenic Cultural Centre, 3052 Walker Rd, Windsor ON
10:30am-1:00pm
Includes Brunch, Keynote Speaker, and Awards Ceremony
Tickets: $55/Individual & $400/ Table of 8
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The event overview:
10:30am Networking
11:00am Brunch
11:30am
Welcome and Keynote Speaker Ryan Donally, President & CEO Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce followed by Award Presentations
12:45pm Closing remarks
Congratulations to our 2025 winners!
Windsor Essex Community Foundation Presents
The Outstanding Community Champion Award
Winner: Michael G. Solcz Family Foundation
Ground Effects Presents
The Outstanding Business/Corporation Award
Winner: Greg Monforton & Partners
St. Clair College Presents
The Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award
Winner: Mike Genge
Caesars Windsor Cares Presents
The Outstanding Fundraising Innovation Award
Winner: Canadian Mental Health Association-Windsor-Essex County Branch
Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent Foundation Presents
The Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award
Winner: Bob Hockney
Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation Presents
The Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Winner: Carson Woodall
Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)-November 15-is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.
NPD is a celebration of philanthropy-giving, volunteering and charitable engagement-that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy-and all those involved in the philanthropic process-makes to our society and our world.
National Philanthropy Day® is both an official day and a grassroots movement. Every year, since 1986 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day®, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.
In 2012, the nation of Canada officially recognized NPD permanently, setting a new model for other countries to emulate. But NPD is far from just a top-down idea full of formal events. NPD is also a grassroots movement to increase public interest and awareness of the importance of philanthropy, as well as knowledge on giving, volunteering and engagement at the charitable level so people can practice EFFECTIVE philanthropy.
While many people show interest in giving or getting involved, they often need a little reminder about needs and to be inspired by goals and dreams. NPD spurs action, by not only providing tips and guidance, but ways to connect with causes and each other-so people can be inspired by what others are doing and create their own ideas for philanthropic engagement.
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