Please join us on November 2, 2018

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Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
3180 W Market Street, Akron OH
(click here for directions)
Reservation/Cancellation Deadline:
October 20, 5:00 pm

11:30 am	Doors Open for Guests
12:00 pm	Luncheon Begins
12:30 pm	Awards Program Begins

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

Click here to see pictures of last year's event!

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

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

Past Recipients of AFPNEO National Philanthropy Day Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award
2018	Vincent & Nancy DiGirolamo
2017	Justin T. Rogers, Jr.
2016	Rennick Andreoli
2014	Madeline Bozzelli
2009	Philip H. Maynard
2008	Dr. Paul E. Martin
2007	Roger T. and Judy A. Read
2006	Ann Amer Brennan

Small Business Leadership Award
2018	Metis Construction Services, Inc.
2017	Employers Health
2016	Rubber City Radio Group/ WQMX
2015	Testa Companies
2014	Gavin Scott Salon & Spa
2013	PPI Graphics
2012	Sugar Bush Golf Club
2011	hfa
2010	Papa Joe's
2009	Buckeye Container
2007	Diamond Title Company
2006	Keeven White, WhiteSpace Creative
2005	Summit County Internists and Associates
2004	Moe Schneider/Moe’s Restaurant
2003	Wayne Homes
2002	Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company
2001	USA Quickprint
2000	Ramsburg Insurance
1999	Walt, Gwen & Cody Heeney Labels & Letters
1998	Martin S. Paul/Paul’s Lumber Company
1997	Robert G. Ward III/Coldwell Banker Ward Real Estate
1996	Fussy Cleaners

Corporate Leadership Award
2018	Allstate Insurance
2017	GPD Group
2016	PNC Bank
2015	Huntington Bank
2014	FedEx Custom Critical
2013	Medical Mutual and Mutual Health Services
2012	Aultman
2011	Circle K
2010	The Timken Company
2009	Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
2008	American Family Insurance
2007	The J.M. Smucker Company
2006	Charles Schwab Corporate and Retirement Services
2005	Westfield Group
2004	Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
2003	Roadway Express
2002	Diebold Incorporated
2001	Hoover Company
2000	Hallrich Inc. (Pizza Hut)
1999	OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.
1998	East Ohio Gas Company, Canton
1997	Ohio Edison Company
1996	F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company United Bank & Trust Corp.
1994	Davey Tree Expert Company
1993	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
1992	Rubbermaid Incorporated
1991	Myers Industries

Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award
2018	John LaGuardia
2017	Marlene Dunford
2006	Jody Bacon

Foundation Leadership Award
2018	LeBron James Family Foundation
2017	Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation
2016	Walter W. Born Foundation
2015	Barberton Community Foundation
2014	Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation
2013	Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation
2012	The Dominion Foundation
2011	The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
2010	Summa Foundation
2009	Lehner Family Foundation
2008	The Burton D. Morgan Foundation
2007	John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
2006	Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
2005	Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation
2004	The Paul and Carol David Foundation
2003	Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
2002	FirstEnergy Foundation
2001	Samuel Reese Willis Foundation
2000	Sisler McFawn Foundation
1999	Deuble Foundation
1998	Mary S. & David C. Corbin Foundation
1997	Timken Foundation
1996	Akron Golf Charities Foundation Charles & Salome Reymann Foundation
1994	Akron Community Foundation
1993	Hoover Foundation
1992	GAR Foundation John P. Murphy Foundation
1991	Stark Community Foundation

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
2018	Kim Haws Falasco
2017	Julia Rea Bianchi
2016	Dianne Newman, JD
2015	Dr. David & Mrs. Carol Anne Peter
2014	Greg & Tiffany Michalec
2012	Tom & Ginny Knoll and Tom & Sue Strauss
2011	Mary Ann Jackson
2010	Philip & Margaret Lloyd
2008	Rev. Dr. Ronald Fowler, Sr.
2007	Madeline Bozzelli
2006	Joy Timken & Karen Belden
2005	Philip H. Maynard
2004	Dr. Glenn Clayton
2003	Rev. Curtis Thomas
2002	Jeffrey Fisher
2001	Dr. Lucille Ford
2000	Jane Kaufman
1999	Dan Marchetta Richard F. Ruhl Tom Schervish
1998	Howard L. Flood
1997	Alan L. Ockene
1996	Isabell Horning Justin T. Rogers
1995	Scott Lyons
1994	Ann Amer Brennan & David L. Brennan Billie J. McFarrenh
1993	Connie Hendrix
1992	Edie Batton Brooks G. Hull Sandra Smith
1991	John (Jack) R. Allen Paul Martin Jane Ruff Bruce Schantz
1990	Robert Hubbell Bruce Rothmann, M.D. Robert Rownd Mary Jane Stanchina
1989	Marian Calvin Robert C. Ingmand Glenn H. Meadows Arlie Rodhe Clifford Sheilds

Outstanding Philanthropist Award
2018	Ron & Dawn Hartman
2017	Julia Rea Bianchi
2016	Sandra “Sandie” Kramer and David M. Showers
2015	Harry & Fran Donovan
2014	The Gregory Family
2013	Dr. Milton Cooper and Mr. Bob Cooper
2012	Joseph & Joanne LaRose
2011	Dale and Cindy Murphy
2010	The Harrington & McLaughlin Families
2009	Rennick Andreoli
2008	Helen W. Dix
2007	Vincent DiGirolamo
2006	Dr. Robert & Rochelle Stone
2005	The Haslinger Family
2004	Ron and Joan Burbick (Burbick Foundation)
2003	Mary Schiller Myers
2002	Roger T. & Judy A. Read
2001	Beatrice Knapp McDowell
2000	Dr. Edward Mitchell
1999	Dr. Gerald Read Victoria C.T. Read
1998	Donald R. Fair
1997	Marie Hoover
1996	Virgil Cox
1995	Irma Colpo Stanley Ewing
1994	Maxene Darrah Stanley Gault
1993	Robert Diehl Porthouse
1992	Gene Radney
1991	Shannon Rogers

Youth in Philanthropy Award
2018	Student C.A.S.T. (Caring And Serving Together)
2017	Kylie Rose Jacobs
2016	Kaden Stepp
2015	Ava Kress
2014	Eva Dickinson
2013	Anthony Solari
2012	Girl Scout Troop 60165
2011	Samuel Miller
2010	Isabel Biasella
2009	Nicholas Guiney
2008	Alex Gump
2007	Elisa Leonard "Stand Up With Style"
2006	Students of St. Patrick School
2005	Kean Elementary 2004-2005 Fourth Grade Class
2004	Lucas Rife Students of Seton Catholic Elementary School
2003	Arrowhead School Third Grade Students

Special Recognition Award
2018	Auxiliary Board of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
2018	Walk for Babies
2017	The Women's Board of Aultman Hospital
2016	Akron Rotary Club
2015	The University of Akron Pay It Forward Program
2014	Main Street Saloon
2013	Portage Lakes Polar Bear Club
2012	Steve & Jeannine Marks/ Akron Marathon
2011	Friends of Akron Children's Hospital
2010	Lee & Kathy Giller
2009	Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation
2008	WITAN
2007	Holiday Tree Festival Volunteers
2004	Kent State University
2003	Youth in Philanthropy
2002	The September 11 Firetruck Fund
2001	WKDD 98.1 FM Radio