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National Philanthropy Day 2011: November 8

National Philanthropy Day is a luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Bluegrass Chapter. The event honors the philanthropists and volunteers in our region who really make a difference.

The 2010 event was a tremendous success, with over 400 people in attendance. We hope to exceed that amount for the 2011 event, to be held November 8, 2011 at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here.

All organizations who wish to reserve a table and honor a philanthropist may do so by clicking here. Individual seats (not at reserved tables) are also available here for $35 each. Tables with an honoree are $450; tables without an honoree (or additional tables for honoring

Distinguished Philanthropist Award

At the awards luncheon, the AFP Bluegrass Chapter will present two community-wide awards: the Distinguished Philanthropist Award and the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. These awards are given to individuals or groups who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the community through their philanthropic endeavors. For more information on the Distinguished Philanthropist Award nominating criteria and process, click here.

Here is a list of past honorees for Distinguished Philanthropist:

  • Ashland Inc.
  • Don and Mira Ball
  • Sam Barnes & Fifth Third Bank
  • Berea College Appalachian Fund
  • Blue Grass Community Foundation
  • Hilary J. Boone, Jr.
  • James and Ann Bowling
  • Children’s Charity Fund of the Bluegrass
  • Christian Appalachian Project
  • Dr. Thomas D. Clark
  • Caruthers A. Coleman
  • Community Trust Bank
  • Phyllis Cronin
  • E.O. Robinson Mountain Fund
  • John and Donna Hall
  • Jerry Healy and the Healy Family
  • Joy Hembree
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
  • Barbara Hulette
  • IBM
  • Kate Ireland
  • Bonnie Quantrell Jones and Billy Gatton Jones
  • The Junior League of Lexington
  • Sara Kaufman
  • Keeneland Association
  • Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association
  • John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
  • Lexington Arts & Cultural Council, Inc. (LexArts)
  • Lexington Herald-Leader
  • Lexmark International
  • Lucille Caudill Little
  • Dr. Pearse & Mrs. Dierdre Lyons/Alltech
  • Robert T. McCowan
  • Dr. Ben R. Roach
  • James and Judy Rose
  • Tubby and Donna Smith and The Tubby Smith Foundation
  • Steele-Reese Foundation
  • Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc.
  • University of Kentucky Hospital Auxiliary
  • Isabel McCants Yates

Past Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Recipients

  • Sayre School Philemon Society
  • Society of Automotive Technicians, Eastside Technical Center / Fayette County Schools
  • Jacob Yates

Click here for Youth in Philanthropy nominating guidelines, and here for nominating form.

For information on either of the above awards, please contact npd@afpbluegrass.org