The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter honoured various philanthropists, volunteers and professionals within the province’s charitable sector Wednesday during a lunch hour ceremony at Clovelly Golf Club in St. John’s.
Genoa Designs International was honoured as the recipient of Outstanding Philanthropist – Corporate for its incredible efforts in raising funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation.
HMCS Run the Rock took the award for Outstanding Special Event, and the Heavy Civil Association won Outstanding Philanthropist – Individual or Group.
“National Philanthropy Day is the day we recognize and pay tribute to the contributions that philanthropy — and philanthropists — have made to our great city and our nation,” AFP NL Chapter president Rebecca Dutton said.
“With the change in economic outlook, charities have to rely more and more on individual contributions. Our honorees today have made the commitment to support philanthropy throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and keep the spirit of civic betterment alive and strong.”
The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents 33,000 fundraisers in more than 240 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthrophy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
Outstanding special event award
The AFP Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter established this award to be presented in recognition of a special event that not only raises funds for the community, but also increases awareness and exposure of the related organization or cause.
Nominees:
Kids Eat Smart Radiothon with VOCM Cares, nominated by VOCM Cares Foundation;
HMCS Run the Rock, nominated by Children’s Wish Foundation;
Dialysis Dash, nominated by the Health Care Foundation;
NTV Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon Broadcast, nominated by the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Outstanding philanthropist – individual or group
The AFP Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter established an award to be presented in recognition of an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding financial support (may include a portion of in-kind support), community involvement and motivation of others to take leadership roles.
Nominees:
Phil Ryan, nominated by Easter Seals Association NL;
United Way Newfoundland and Labrador, nominated by Kids Eat Smart;
Heavy Civil Association, nominated by the Children’s Wish Foundation;
Dr. Nassim Missaghian, nominated by Jackie Ryan;
Karl Smith, nominated by Young Adult Cancer Canada.
Outstanding philanthropist – Corporate
The AFP Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter established an award to be presented in recognition of a corporation or its corporate foundation that has demonstrated outstanding financial support (may include a portion of in-kind support), community involvement and motivation of others to take leadership roles.
Nominees:
Johnson Insurance, nominated by the Health care Foundation;
Nalcor Energy, nominated by Canadian Red Cross;
Genoa Designs International, nominated by Home Again Furniture Bank;
BMO, nominated by Kids Help Phone;
Pennecon, nominated by SPCA St. John’s;
NAPE, nominated by Kids Eat Smart.
