National Philanthropy Day, or NPD, celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create an impact in their communities.

National Philanthropy Day® is a special day set aside each November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.

In professional fundraising, vital philanthropic partnerships must be maintained for the benefit of the community. It is proper that we honor those who best exemplify commitment, dedication and talent toward helping society. Therefore, the Greater Louisville Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements by individuals, organizations, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers and professional fundraisers. These awards are given in recognition of lifetime, long-term and noteworthy achievements that have had a major impact on our community.

2023 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients Announced

(LOUISVILLE, KY) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Louisville Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Philanthropy Day Awards. Recipients of each category were announced during the National Philanthropy Day breakfast event on Friday, Nov. 3.

“We were thrilled to have more than 250 guests celebrate National Philanthropy Day this morning. Being able to honor these award recipients and honorees is a great reminder of how compassionate our community is,” said Anne Cannon, CFRE, President of AFP Greater Louisville Chapter.

The 2023 award recipients and nominees are:

Young Philanthropist of the Year

  • Minhal Nazeer, Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council (Award Recipient)

  • Naomi Fife, Friends of Metro Animal Services

  • Jaelin Howell, Down Syndrome of Louisville

  • Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Teen Board & Teen Ambassador Program, Norton

  • Children’s Hospital Foundation

  • Presentation Academy’s Senior Class Giving Circle, Presentation Academy

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser for an Organization Under $15 million

  • Tara Bristow, Kentucky Humane Society (Award Recipient)

  • Jack Banbury, Dare to Care Food Bank

  • Mark Vogt, Presentation Academy

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser for an Organization Over $15 million

  • Charlene Wood Shipley, Maryhurst (Award Recipient)

  • Dancing With Our Southern Indiana Stars Committee, Hosparus Health

  • Team Clydesdales, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Philanthropist of the Year – Organization for an Organization Under $15 million

  • HealthTrackRX, Family & Children’s Place (Award Recipient)

  • Fit Body Boot Camp Louisville, Down Syndrome Louisville

  • Harshaw Family Foundation, Friends of Metro Animal Services

  • OPEI – TurfMutt Foundation, Kentucky Humane Society

  • Truist, Dare to Care Food Bank

Philanthropist of the Year – Organization for an Organization Over $15 million

  • Ramage Company, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation (Award Recipient)

  • Harshaw Family Foundation, Hosparus Health

  • Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Maryhurst

Philanthropist of the Year – Individual for an Organization Under $15 million

  • Darryl Isaacs, Friends of Metro Animal Services &Kentucky Humane Society (Award Recipient)

  • Cindy Baumert & Family, Presentation Academy

  • Jeff Callaway & Ethan Almighty

  • Joan Whittenberg, Fund for the Arts

Philanthropist of the Year – Individual for an Organization Over $15 million

  • David Novak, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation (Award Recipient)

  • Walter Clare, Hosparus Health

Emerging Leaders Award

  • Amanda Current, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation (Award Recipient)

  • Shelby Allen, Maryhurst

  • McKayla Chandler, Hosparus Health

Frank W. Penick Founder’s Award

  • Adam Fields, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation (Award Recipient)

  • Jeremy Jarvi, LouCity and Racing Foundation

  • Micah Jorrisch, Maryhurst

  • Tawanda Owsley, Hosparus Health

Baylor Landrum Jr. Leave a Legacy Award

  • Jon Dubins, Kids Cancer Alliance (Award Recipient)

  • Bert Griffin, Financial Strategies Group

  • Tonii Rizzo, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation

  • Barb Wine, Presentation Academy