AFPGV National Philanthropy Day Celebration 2025
ROCHESTER, NY:
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley Chapter (AFPGV) is delighted to announce this year's slate of honorees for its annual National Philanthropy Day celebration, taking place on Wednesday, November 12th, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at Comedy at the Carlson.
This year, the AFPGV is honoring eight award categories and outstanding honorees. These businesses, families, volunteers, and fundraising professionals represent our generous and compassionate community, which is making an impact in innumerable ways.
2025 AWARDS AND HONOREES
- Emerging Fundraising Leader: Yukali Okkotsu
- Outstanding Corporation: Baldwin Richardson Foods
- Outstanding Foundation: Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Greg Connors
- Multi-Generational Award: Cornell/Weinstein Family Foundation
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Jack and Donna DePeters
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Dino Kay
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Mark Zawacki
Sami Sheehan, AFPGV President, stated, "This year's list of honorees is a testament to our area's rich philanthropic fabric and commitment to making our community the best it can be. We love this annual celebration because it gives us a chance to showcase and highlight the tangible impact that philanthropy has on our region. AFPGV is happy to honor all of these folks for their unique and varied contributions."
National Philanthropy Day is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. Join us at Comedy at the Carlson to celebrate the countless contributions individuals and organizations worldwide make to numerous causes and missions. Emceeing the event this year are comedian Todd Youngman and Norma Holland, Chief of Staff at the University of Rochester’s Office of University Engagement and Enrichment, who help make this a memorable night of celebration and achievement in our community.
For more information or tickets to National Philanthropy Day, visit our website at www.afpgv.org.