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Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
3180 W Market Street, Akron OH
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Reservation/Cancellation Deadline:
October 19, 5:00 pm

Please mark your calendar for November 2nd for a day of celebrating philanthropy in our community. This luncheon gives us all an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the people who truly make a difference in our local nonprofits and reminds us all that the spirit of giving is alive and well in our community.

Thank you for your continued support of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and your commitment to philanthropy in Northeast Ohio. We hope to see you in November.

Sincerely,

Vivian Leggett, RN & Sara Lundenberger
Co-Chairs, National Philanthropy Day Committee

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National Philanthropy Day
Planning Committee Chairs

Chair: Vi Leggett, RN
Co-Chair: Sara Lundenberger

Nominations Chair: Kristie Woods
Sponsorships Chair: Mella Castner & Carol Hawk
Communications Chair: Susan Schweitzer
Logistics Chair: Renee Scherick

Menu

Mixed Greens Garden Salad with Dried Cherries and Pumpkin Seeds with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Basket of Fresh Warm Rolls and Butter Roses, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, or Lemonade

Sliced Fresh Turkey Resting on Homemade Dressing Topped with Pan Gravy, Fresh Vegetable Medley
Alternate Desserts: Carrot Cake and Chocolate Decadent Cake

Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free Option: Singapore Stir Fry Vegetables on a Bed of Sticky Rice, Mango Sorbet

Congratulations to the 2018 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients!

The AFPNEO National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Nominations Committee is proud to announce this year's awardees:

• Small Business Leadership Award:
  Metis Construction Services
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  nominated by Akron Rotary Camp
• Corporate Leadership Award:
  Allstate Insurance
  nominated by Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio
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• Foundation Leadership Award:
  LeBron James Family Foundation
  nominated by Kent State University
  Presented by Kent State University
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• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award:
  Kim Haws Falasco
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  nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve
• Outstanding Philanthropist Award:
  Ron & Dawn Hartman
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  nominated by Refuge of Hope Ministries
  Presented by Refuge of Hope Ministries
• Special Recognition Award:
  Auxiliary Board of
  Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
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  nominated by Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
• Special Recognition Award:
  Walk for Babies
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  nominated by Akron Children's Hospital
  Presented by Akron Children's Hospital
• Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award:
  John LaGuardia
  nominated by Legacy Strategic Asset Management
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• Lifetime Achievement Award:
  Vincent & Nancy DiGirolamo
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  nominated by Summa Health Foundation
  Presented by Summa Health Foundation
• Youth in Philanthropy Award:
  Student C.A.S.T.
  (Caring And Serving Together)
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  nominated by The First Tee of Canton

Past Recipients of AFPNEO National Philanthropy Day Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award | Small Business Leadership Award | Corporate Leadership Award | Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award
Foundation Leadership Award | Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award |
Outstanding Philanthropist Award | Youth in Philanthropy Award | Special Recognition Award