2021 Philanthropy Award Recipients
- Outstanding Corporation: Paychex, Inc.
- Outstanding Foundation: The Max & Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
- Outstanding Small Business: Upstate Special Needs Planning
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Kevin & Nancy Gavagan
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Wayne Holly
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: Pittsford Central School District Rainbow Classic
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Sloane Miller
- Multi-Generational Award: The Hoselton Family
2019 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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- Outstanding Corporation: First American Equipment Finance
- Outstanding Foundation: Camp Smile Foundation
- Outstanding Small Business: M/Body
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Lauren Dixon
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Cathie Wright, CFRE
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Robert August
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Gerald Archibald
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: Our Lady of Mercy 2019 Motto Project
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Madeline Berl
2018 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
- Outstanding Corporation: ESL Federal Credit Union
- Outstanding Foundation: Marshall Family Foundation
- Outstanding Small Business: GMR Associates, Inc.
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: John Horvath, CPA
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Anne Mc Kenna, CFRE
- Outstanding Philanthropists: Sandy Parker and Dutch Summers
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Geoffrey Cook - Taylor, The Builders
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: Hope Hall Student Body
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Catie Ginther and McKenna Reh
- Multi-Generational Award: The John and Deborah DiMarco Family
2017 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
- Outstanding Corporation: ConServe
- Outstanding Foundation: Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Charitable Foundation
- Outstanding Small Business: Smola Consulting
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Sergio Esteban
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Karen Higman
- Outstanding Philanthropists: Ed Shill and Molly Branch Shill
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Dr. Richard Gangemi
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: Greece Athena Cares
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Maia Bastianelli
- Multi-Generational Award: Wilmot Family
2016 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
- Outstanding Corporation: Passero Associates
- Outstanding Foundation: Glover-Crask Charitable Trust
- Outstanding Small Business: Pet$aver Healthy Pet Superstore
- Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Charles J. August (posthumously)
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Carol DeMoulin
- Outstanding Philanthropists: John and Katherene Meisch
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Michelle Ashby
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: Brighton High School -Friends of Rachel Club
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Megan Norton
- Multi-Generational Award: Alice Yawman
2015 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
- Outstanding Corporation: Constellation Brands
- Outstanding Foundation: Golisano Foundation
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Steven S. Smith, CFRE
- Outstanding Philanthropists: Jurij and Marie Kushner
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: R. Carlos Carballada
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Group: McQuaid Jesuit High School Crew Team“Row for Hope”
- Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy - Individual: Kyle Stein
- Multi-Generational Award: Flaum Family
2014 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Individual - Ryan Thomas Woodhams
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Group - Webster Thomas Titans Hockey Team
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Mark Siwiec
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - John P. Gleason, M.A. Eco, CAP, CFRE
- Outstanding Philanthropist - Georgia Potter Gosnell
- Outstanding Corporation - B&L Wholesale Supply, Inc.
- Outstanding Foundation - The Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Foundation
2013 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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- Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Individual - Luke Pisani
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Group - Jack Sullivan and Catherine's Peace Team
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Mark Wishman
- Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Diane L. Shoger
- Outstanding Philanthropist - Norman and Arlene Leenhouts
- Outstanding Corporation - Dixon Schwabl
- Outstanding Foundation - Riedman Foundation
2012 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Ambika Sharma
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Daniel J. Burns
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Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Karen M. Gaffney, CFRE
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Outstanding Philanthropist - Polisseni Family
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Outstanding Corporation - M/E Engineering, PC
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Outstanding Foundation - Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
2011 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Rush Henrietta 9th Grade Academy
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Helen Pluta
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Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Tracy L. Schleyer, CFRE
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Outstanding Philanthropist - The DiMarco Family
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Outstanding Corporation - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
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Outstanding Foundation - Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust
2010 Philanthropy Award Recipients View/download event photos
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Jeffrey Kemp
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Henry Pierson "Pete" French, Jr., Ed.D.
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Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Kelly Gagan, CFRE
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Outstanding Philanthropist - Roger & Carolyn Friedlander
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Outstanding Corporation - Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester, Inc.
2009 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - McQuaid High School Student Council
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Stephanie Shirley
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Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Mark Peterson
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Outstanding Philanthropist - Richard Sands & Robert Sands
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Outstanding Corporation - Democrat and Chronicle
2008 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - French Road Elementary School
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Elisabeth “Ebets” Judson
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Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Michael J. O’Neal
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Outstanding Philanthropist - The Hildebrandt Family & Davenport Hatch Foundation
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Outstanding Corporation - M&T Bank
2007 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Webster Thomas High School
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Richard S. Warshof
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The Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Kathleen Pavelka
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Outstanding Philanthropist – Harold and Joan Feinbloom
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Outstanding Corporation – Bank of America
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Philanthropic Legacy Award (new) – Eastman Kodak Company
2006 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Stewart D. Davis, Esq.
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The Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Jill A. Pranger, ACFRE
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Outstanding Philanthropist – Bruce and Nancy Bates
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Outstanding Corporation – PAETEC Communications, Inc.
2005 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – School to Work Program, Rochester General Hospital
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Stephen Natapow
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The Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Mary Ann Dever, Wilmot Cancer Center
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Outstanding Philanthropist – Burton and Charles August
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Outstanding Corporation – Kessler Restaurants
2004 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – Bryan Kent
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Judy Wilmot Linehan
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The Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Andrew M. Deubler, University of Rochester
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Outstanding Philanthropist – Dawn & Jacques Lipson, MD; Eva Lipson
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Outstanding Corporation – Delphi Corporation & UAW Local 1097
2003 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – Brockport H.S., Leukemia Dance Marathon Committee
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – G. Thomas Clark
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Outstanding Philanthropist – The Gleason Family
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The Robert Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Laura Sadowski, Strong Museum
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Outstanding Corporation – Wegmans Food Markets
2002 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – School of the Holy Childhood
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – James J. Ward
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Outstanding Philanthropist – B. Thomas Golisano
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The Robert Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Roger D. Lathan (deceased), University of Rochester
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Outstanding Corporation – UBS/Paine Webber
2001 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Innovation in Fundraising – Johnny Savino, Arthritis Foundation
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Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Lauren Dixon, Arthritis Foundation & Al Sigl Center
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Tyler Obenauf, Fairport High School National Honor Society
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Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Brenda Babitz, Monroe Community College Foundation
2000 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Innovation in Fundraising – Jon Cull, Friends of School of the Arts
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Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Susan & Paul Smith, George Eastman House
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Janelle Newbould, East High School Student Government Association, American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation
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Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Linda G. Gillim, Nazareth College
1999 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Innovation in Fundraising – Pamela York Klainer, Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley
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Outstanding Adult Volunteer – John F. Kraushaar, Colgate Divinity School, Ad Council of Rochester, Third Presbyterian Church, Geva Theatre, Visiting Nurse Foundation
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Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Daniel M. Meyers, CFRE, Al Sigl Center
1998 Philanthropy Award Recipients
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Innovation Award for Philanthropy – Ray Justice, Buckman’s Car Wash/St. Joseph’s Villa
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Adult Award for Philanthropy – John August, Hillel School
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Volunteer Youth Award for Philanthropy – Rochester Area Temple Sinai Youth Group
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NSFRE Outstanding Fund Raising Executive Award – Robert A. Clinger, CFRE
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