2009 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARD NOMINATION FORM
November 12, 2009 – Sheraton Birmingham
AWARD CATEGORIES
THE WILLIAM M. AND VIRGINIA B. SPENCER OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST AWARD
The award is presented to an individual, couple, or family demonstrating exceptional financial generosity to charitable organizations and causes in Alabama. Nominees should not only have played a key role in assisting organizations achieve their goals, but also set an example for others to follow.
OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADER AWARD
This award honors the individual, couple or family who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in major fundraising campaigns and projects benefiting a charitable organization. Nominees should also demonstrate organizational skills, as well as the ability to recruit and motivate others to support philanthropic causes.
OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD
The award recognizes a business or company that has provided direct financial, in-kind, or volunteer support to non-profit organizations and charitable projects in Alabama. Exceptional nominees will be diversified in their service to the non-profit sector, often taking leadership roles in encouraging involvement by other businesses.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR AWARD
Professional advisors play a key role in connecting philanthropic individuals to community needs by helping them meet their personal charitable giving goals. Candidates should support philanthropy in their work by facilitating significant gifts to local charities, as well as personally by giving time, talent, charitable contributions, and leadership among fellow professionals. Eligibility is limited to candidates representing high professional standards in one of the following fields: law, accounting, insurance, financial planning, banking, or investment services.
THE WILLIAM S. ROTH OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE AWARD
The award is presented to a fundraising professional demonstrating commitment to the profession, knowledge of the industry, and leadership capabilities. The individual will also exemplify the ethics and standards set forth by AFP. Nominees should have a track record of service, and advancing philanthropy in their workplace and the greater community.
OUTSTANDING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AWARD
Many civic organizations, foundations, and service groups serve our communities and advance causes vital to our quality of life. This award is presented to a highly visible champion of existing causes, special projects, or new initiatives.
OUTSTANDING YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY AWARD
The award recognizes that today’s youth play a major role in changing the world. Young people can make a difference and are the future of philanthropy. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12-25, demonstrate philanthropy through service, volunteering and/or fundraising, and serve as an example for others.
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS
THE WILLIAM M. AND VIRGINIA B. SPENCER OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST AWARD2008 Eleanor E. Kidd
2007 Herman and Emmie Bolden
2006 William T. Ratliff, Jr.
2005 Wyatt and Susan Haskell
2004 Tom & Jarman Lowder
2003 Gloria Narramore Moody
2002 Billy & Lavona Rushton
2001 Ralph W. & Orlean B. Beeson &
Dwight M. & Lucille S. Beeson
2000 Marvin R. Engel
1999 William R. Ireland, Sr.
1998 Charles A. Collat
1997 Richard M. Scrushy
1996 Glenn Ireland II
1995 Thomas E. Jernigan
1994 Ben & Luanne Russell
1993 Thomas E. & Minnie Rast
1992 Katharine Reynolds Ireland
1991 Marie S. Ingalls
1990 James W. Wilson, Jr.
1989 William M. Spencer III
1988 Cecil Roberts
1987 Crawford T. Johnson III
1986 Winton M. Blount &
W. Houston Blount
1985 Elton B. Stephens
1984 Frank E. Spain
1983 Hall W. Thompson
1982 John M. Harbert III
OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADER AWARD
2008 Edward M. Friend III
2007 James P. (Jim) Hayes
2006 Dr. Cameron McDonald Vowell
2005 Hatton C.V. Smith
2004 Gillian & Mike Goodrich
2003 James D. Sokol
2002 Ken Jackson
2001 Mallie Ireland Lynn &
Charles S. Caldwell III
2000 Alice M. Williams
1999 Margaret M. Porter
1998 Ronne M. & Donald E. Hess
1997 R. Neal Travis
1996 Nina Botsford & Stewart Dansby
1995 Harold L. Abroms
1994 Caldwell Marks
1993 Jane Skinner Webb
1992 Peter V. Gregerson, Sr.
1991 Neal R. Berte, Ed.D.
1990 Odessa Woolfolk
1989 Henry C. Goodrich
1988 Emil C. Hess
1987 William J. Hearin
1986 Joseph S. Bruno
1985 Willie F. Warren
1984 William D. Sellers, Jr.
1983 General E. M. Friend, Jr.
1982 William B. Reed / OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD
2008 Thompson Tractor
2007 FOX 6/WBRC TV
2006 Alabama Power Company
2005 McWane, Inc.
2004 NBC-13 WVTM
2003 The Birmingham News
2002 Southwest Airlines
2001 Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
2000 Bill Harbert Construction Co.
1999 Southern Progress Corporation
1998 Energen Corporation
1997 Protective Life Corporation
1996 Brasfield & Gorrie
1995 Slaughter-Hanson Advertising
1994 SouthTrust Bank of Alabama
1993 BE&K, Inc.
1992 Blue Cross Blue Shield
1991 Bruno's, Inc.
1990 HealthSouth Rehabilitation
1989 EBSCO Industries, Inc.
1988 Alabama Power Company
1987 South Central Bell
1986 AmSouth Bank, N.A.
1985 Vulcan Materials
1984 Sonat Inc.
1983 Southern Company Services
1982 Pizitz
THE WILLIAM S. ROTH OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE AWARD
2008 Susann Montgomery-Clark, CFRE
2007 Daniel J. Dunne
2006 Dr. Pamela H. Parker
2005 Kathy Yarbrough
2004 Holly Booyse
2003 Shirley Salloway Kahn, Ph.D
2002 Kate Nielsen
2001 Cathy C. Lee, CFRE
2000 Susan H. Waldrop, CFRE
1999 Kathryn W. Miree
1998 Drew Langloh
1997 Margaret Edwards, J.D.
1996 Alane Q. Larimer, CFRE
1995 James N. Lewis, Jr., Ph.D.
1994 Sameta McCowen
1993 Paul Lawson, CFRE
1992 Jackson B. McCullough
1991 George P. Gray, Jr.
1990 Wesley M. Pattillo, CFRE
1989 John L. Blackburn, Ph.D.
1988 William M. Moran, ACFRE
1987 Richard L. Foster
1986 William W. Kelly, Ph.D.
1985 David G. Orrell
1984 George L. Bradberry
1983 William S. Roth, ACFRE
1982 Sylvia P. Joyner / OUTSTANDING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AWARD
2008 Service Guild of Birmingham
2007 Breast Cancer Research Foundation of
Alabama
2006 American Red Cross
2005 Black Warrior-Cahaba Rivers Land Trust
2004 Robert R. Meyer Foundation
2003 YWCA of Central Alabama
2002 The Nature Conservancy of Alabama
2001 Hugh Kaul Foundation
2000 Bruno's Memorial Classic Foundation
1999 Hill Crest Foundation, Inc.
1998 The Community Foundation of
Greater Birmingham
1997 Junior League of Birmingham, Inc.
1996 Lakeshore Foundation
1995 Bruno's Memorial Classic Foundation
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR AWARD
2008 Judith F. Todd
2007 Jerome K. (Jerry) Lanning
2006 Charles A. Powell IV
2005 Harold I. Apolinsky
OUTSTANDING YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY AWARD
2008 Matthew Chapman
2007 Zachary Woolley
2006 Emily Schreiber
2005 Mountain Brook High School Key Club
2004 Deidre Downs
2009 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY NOMINEE INFORMATION
Please use additional pages if necessary, including the following information for each nominee. Nomination forms and supporting materials may be e-mailed in total to .
PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUSLY-SUBMITTED NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE CARRIED FORWARD THIS YEAR – PLEASE SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION FOR 2009 CONSIDERATION
NOMINATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR E-MAILED BY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
Award Category (please check one category per nomination form):
❏ The William M. and Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Outstanding Civic Leader Award
❏ Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award
❏ The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Outstanding Professional Advisor Award
❏ The William S. Roth Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
❏ Outstanding Charitable Organization Award
❏ Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
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Mail NPD Award nomination forms and supporting materials to:
AFP – Alabama Chapter
2009 National Philanthropy Day
1500 1st Avenue North Suite A112
Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 250-9020
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E-mail complete nomination forms & supporting materials to:
Please complete the following sections, using additional pages if necessary:
1) Include: ❏ Three letters of support (only three will be accepted – excess letters will be discarded)
❏ Candidate’s biographical information
❏ Black & white photo - print or high resolution digital format
2) How has the nominee inspired and motivated the community in the practice and philosophy of philanthropy?
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3) How has this effort enhanced the quality of life in Alabama?
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WHEN NOMINATING INDIVIDUALS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (NOT APPLICABLE FOR CORPORATE CITIZEN OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AWARD NOMINEES):
4) Nominee’s current and past affiliation(s) with non-profit organizations:
(Please note participation level, dates of service, contact person.)
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5) Please list memberships in civic clubs and organizations:
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2009 AFP National Philanthropy Day Nomination Packet