Help us celebrate giving by submitting a nomination for National Philanthropy Day 2025! ®
The Central Ohio AFP team is already hard at work planning National Philanthropy Day this year, and we need your help to make the event a success! At this event, we honor local philanthropic and community leaders who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to our community. By nominating your donors, volunteers, and community partners, you can show your appreciation and steward them in a unique and meaningful way.
Help us tell the story of philanthropy in Central Ohio by nominating the amazing people and organizations in your circle. Planning to nominate for this year’s National Philanthropy Day? Make sure to email [email protected] to let us know who you’re thinking of nominating before submitting!
The 2025 Award categories are:
- The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group
- Outstanding Foundation
- Outstanding Small Corporation
- Outstanding Large Corporation
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
- Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
- Leave a Legacy, presented & selected by the Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio
Learn more about the Award categories and nominations process by viewing our Nominations Packet. If you have any questions, please email the nominations committee here.
2024 Honorees
This year the Nomination Committee received many motivational nominations of individuals and organizations who have made a truly exceptional impact. AFP Central Ohio will present nine awards as a part of the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Hilton Downtown Columbus and celebrate their key roles in meeting our communities’ needs.
The following are the 2024 Honorees, who will receive their awards on November 26, 2024:
Big Lots! Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Chase & Connor Duffy
The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio (CGPCO) the Leave a Legacy: Hope and Tom Ashby
The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist: Lynn Greer
Outstanding Foundation: The LeFevre Foundation
Outstanding Large Corporation: The Huntington National Bank
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser: Mayme Norman
Outstanding Small Corporation: Danis
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Mary Ann Krauss
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group: Women Giving Together
If you have questions about eligibility, criteria, or the process. We are here to assist you! You can email the nominations committee here.
The 2024 National Philanthropy Day Honorees
Back Row – Erika Gable (2024 AFP Central Ohio Chapter President), Jeff Redfield- CFRE (2024 National Philanthropy Day Chair), Tom- son of Mary Ann Kruse (Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser), David Fryman- Board chair (LeFevre Foundation, Outstanding Foundation), Jaime Stevenson (VP, Danis, Outstanding Small Corporation), Tom Ashby (Charitable Gift Planners Central Ohio {CGPCO} Leave a Legacy)
Front Row –Lynn Greer (Outstanding Philanthropist), Mayme Norman-CFRE (Outstanding Professional Fundraiser), Connor Duffy and Chase Duffy (Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy), Sue Mahler (Chair, Delaware County Women Giving Together, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group), Hope Ashby (Charitable Gift Planners Central Ohio {CGPCO} Leave a Legacy) Missing- Sue Zazon (Central Ohio Region President, Huntington Bank, Outstanding Large Corporation)
