National Philanthropy Day Finalists Have Been Selected
Congratulations to the finalists who will be recognized at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Polk County Chapter National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast Ceremony, on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.,
Winners will be announced in the following categories: Philanthropist of the Year, Philanthropic Corporation of the Year, Philanthropic Small Business of the Year, Spirit of Philanthropy, Volunteer of the Year in Philanthropy, and Youth in Philanthropy.
National Philanthropy Day 2021 Award Finalists:
| Suzanne Aranda |
| Carol & Barney Barnett |
| Wesley and Ashley Barnett |
| Bartow Ford |
| Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson, PA |
| CPS Investment Advisors |
| Double M Aviation, LLC |
| Denis and Mary Grant |
| Jack & Tina Harrell |
| Levi Highsmith |
| Christina Criser Jackson |
| Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291 |
| Beth Luxford |
| MidFlorida Credit Union |
| Lieutenant James D. Ostojic |
| Trista Otto |
| Qgiv |
| Timothy Rice |
| Saddle Creek Logistics Services |
| Don Selvage |
| Sheltair Aviation |
| Swan Brewing |
| Tribute Realty, LLC |
| Diana Grace “Gracie” Westerfield |
| Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep |
The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland. Tickets are $30 each or $250 for a table of 8. Sponsorships are available beginning at $500. Tickets are available on the AFP Polk County website. (https://community.afpglobal.org/flpolk/home), click the Philanthropy Day Tab for purchase. You may also contact Paula Creamer at [email protected] for more information.
National Philanthropy Day is hosted by the Association of Fund Raising Professionals Polk County Chapter (AFP).
About AFP Polk County Chapter:
The AFP Greater Polk County chapter is comprised of professionals from Greater Polk County serving nonprofits, educational institutions, foundations, and others to support the goals of AFP in advancing philanthropy and professionalism in fundraising.
About National Philanthropy Day:
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy — and those people active in the philanthropic community — to the enrichment of our world.
National Philanthropy Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. First held in 1986, NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions. Last year, more than 100 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America.
Through NPD, participants are able to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving, as well as show that there is still more to do. It’s our chance to step into the spotlight for a brief moment and remind our communities, our society, and the world that the spirit of giving is alive and well.