 Miranda Zink
Philanthropy Day Committee Chair
Adventures For Wish Kids, Inc.
6863 Oak Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
614-797-9500
 Each year, the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is pleased to recognize those individuals and companies in our community who a have made an indelible impact on the nonprofit sector and the philanthropic community. Please join us on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 for the annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration Luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel, as we acknowledge this year's exemplary award recipients:
Outstanding Philanthropist: Richard J. Solove, nominated by the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
Since his days as an undergraduate at The Ohio State University, Richard J. "Dick" Solove has a passion for The Ohio State University. He has been a cornerstone for the university, most notably with his $20 million gifts for genetics research. His personal generosity and commitment to securing additional funding has ensured that The James would be one of the best cancer research and treatment centers in the country.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Charlette Gallagher-Allred, PhD, nominated by OhioHealth
Charlette Allred has shaped OhioHealth's hospice program through her gifts, her advice, and her leadership. Since 1979, she has been instrumental, a stable and guiding force in all areas of fund-raising and organizational development. In addition to her own personal generosity, her talents include inspiring the generosity of others, and her passion and enthusiasm for hospice care are unmatched.
Outstanding Large Corporation: Nationwide, nominated by Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation
Over the past ten years, Nationwide Foundation has awarded more than $233 million of more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations that work to meet the crucial needs in communities with large Nationwide employee populations In June 2006, Nationwide awarded its largest single contribution, of $50 million, to Children's Hospital, the largest charitable contribution in central Ohio history.
Outstanding Small Corporation: HLS MedFreight, nominated by Concord Counseling
Stewardship is an intentional part of the corporate culture of HLS MedFreight, as well as promoting the well-being of the local community. In addition to donating its own dollars, the company encourages its employees to get involved on their own time...and on company time.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group: McDonald’s Owners/Operators of Central Ohio, nominated by Ronald McDonald House Charities
The emotional, financial, and physical giving provided by the central Ohio McDonald's co-op has helped turn Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio into a best practice model for other cities. For more than 28 years, their contributions and volunteer efforts have brought much more than shelter to the lives of families in crisis.
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Dante Landolfi & Molly O’Connor, nominated by the Columbus Blue Jackets
Dante and Molly, two students at Barrington Elementary School in Upper Arlington, turned their respective losses of loved ones into a triumph of the spirit of philanthropy. Inspired by Race for the Cure, they launched "Beat Michigan! Beat Cancer!" and raised more than $22,000 for ovarian and breast cancer research from 900 race participants.
Judges’ Award: Chad Jester & Tom Katzenmeyer, nominated by the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Foe more than 2 years, Tom Katzenmeyer and Chad Jester joined forces to lead the Mid-Ohio Foodbank's Campaign to Sustain and dedicated themselves with energy, offered their considerable knowledge and expertise, and inspired other corporate community members to give, and give generosity. Their extraordinary work resulted in the most ambitious and successful fund-raising campaign in the history of the Foodbank.
Leave A Legacy Award: Dr. Jerome J. & Mrs. Margaret A. Cunningham, nominated by the Central Ohio Planned Giving Council
The Central Ohio Chapter of AFP is pleased to include COPG in the National Philanthropy Day celebrations with the presentation of the Leave a Legacy Award. Dr and Mrs. Jerome J. Cunningham are generous donors and dedicated volunteers, committed to improving our central Ohio. They established a trust fund at The Columbus Foundation to address future issues and needs that arise in the community.
Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Pamela H. Glasgow
Recognized for her chapter leadership, her volunteer commitment, and her professional accomplishments, the Central Ohio AFP Chapter is please to announce that Pam Glasgow has been awarded our chapter's highest professional honor. Pam has a track record of impressive accomplishments through her work at OhioHealth, Big Brothers Big Sisters,and the Ohio College of Nursing, as well as her achievements as a volunteer on the board of the Columbus Montessori Education Center. A former chapter board president, Pam is a long-standing member of AFP.
Philanthropy Day Invitation
Outstanding Philanthropists
2009 Floradelle Pfahl
2008 J. Gilbert ("Gib") Reese
2007 David J. Ryan
2006 John Schoedinger
2005 Bob & Mary Lazarus
2004 Elizabeth M. Ross
2003 John H. McConnell
2002 John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy
2001 R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas
2000 Robert H. Morosky
1999 Robert J. Weiler & Robert J. Weiler Jr.
1998 Nancy Jeffrey
1997 Loann Crane
1996 Thekla Reese Shackelford
1995 John W. Alford
1994 Walter English
1993 John B. and Dareth Gerlach
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
2009 Charles Moses
2008 Cynthia A. Hilsheimer
2007 David and June Harcum
2006 Dr. Nancy Goorey
2005 Ann S. Hoaglin
2004 Judy Tuckerman
2003 Gary Glaser
2002 William T. Grove
2001 Barbara Fergus
2000 Russell Gill
1999 John C. Elam
1998 Paula A. Spence
1997 Ann I. Wolfe
1996 Celia D. Crossley
1995 David L. Milenthal
1994 Paul A. Donald
1993 John and Ruth Mount
Outstanding Large Corporation
2009 Crane Group
2008 American Electric Power
2007 Chemical Abstracts Services
2006 Limited Brands
2005 Grange Insurance
2004 Wolfe Enterprises
2003 White Castle System, Inc.
2002 National City Bank
2001 Schottenstein's/Value City
2000 Dominion Homes
1999 Ameritech
1998 The Longaberger Company
1997 Bank One
1996 Battelle
1995 Wendy's International, Inc.
1994 The Huntington National Bank
1993 Nationwide
Outstanding Small Corporation
2009 Clary Communications
2008 Grip Technology
2007 SOS Video Communications
2006 Smith & Hale
2005 Mills/James Productions
2004 Paul Werth Associates
2003 Progressive Medical, Inc.
2002 Reitter Wall Systems
2001 The Media Group
2000 George J. Igel Company
1999 One More Time
1998 Hanlin-Rainaldi Construction
1997 Groner, Boyle & Quillin
1996 Norse Dairy Systems
1995 Tom Gill Oldsmobile
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group
2009 Childhood League
2008 The Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
2009 Roberta Terapak, CFRE
2008 Douglas W. Allinger
2007 Laura MacDonald, CFRE
2006 Terry Schavone
2005 Sue Phillips, CFRE
2004 Diana S. Newman, CFRE
2003 Anita A. Laterro, CFRE
2002 Cheryl J. Smoot, CFRE
2001 Norma J. Sexton, CFRE
2000 Jeffrey D. Damron, CFRE
1999 Russell L. Hodge III, CFRE
1998 Michael D. O'Sullivan, CFRE
1997 Patricia J. Gibboney, CFRE
1996 Thomas G. Hofmann, CFRE
1995 Saul Seigel
1994 Dennis Stefanacci, ACFRE
1993 Nancy Strause
Judges' Award
2009 The Columbus Foundation
2005 Archie Griffin
2004 Stephen A. Rish
1999 Jimmy Crum
1998 Mary Claytor, Ph.D.
1998 Junior League of Columbus
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
2009 Summer Reading Club Volunteens (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
Leave A Legacy Award
Presented by the Central Ohio Planned Giving Council
2009 Kathryn Sanders Rieder
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