2025 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos
2024 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Philanthropist: Kitty Van Bortel, Owner, Van Bortel Auto Group
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Darrell Bell, Jr., Vice President for Advancement, Nazareth University
Emerging Fundraising Leader: Chanel Weaver , Development & Community Relations Manager, Dress for Success Rochester
Outstanding Corporation : Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Outstanding Organization: Axe of Kindness Tattoo
Outstanding Foundation : Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Johnna LoBiondo
Multi-Generational Award: Frank Seiler & Terry Steele
Outstanding Young Person in Philanthropy: Garrett Reed Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Walter "Duffy" B.D. Hickey, Jr. , President/CEO (retired), Hickey Freeman
2023 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Emerging Fundraising Leader : Samantha Ziegler-Barniak, Associate Director of Development, Catholic Charities Family & Community Services Outstanding Corporation : Bank of America Outstanding Foundation : Karpus Family Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist : Dr. Jack Howitt, CEO, Midland Management, LLC Outstanding Small Business : Laughing Gull Chocolates Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Essie Calhoun-McDavid, Chief Diversity Officer/Community Affairs Director (retired), Kodak Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional : Gretchen Wood, CFRE, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Monroe Community College; Executive Director, MCC Foundation Multi-Generational Award : David & Alex Whitaker
2022 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Corporation: KeyBank Outstanding Small Business: Bold & Gritty Outstanding Foundation: Rochester Female Charitable Society Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Gerianne Puskas, CFRE Outstanding Philanthropist: Dr. Gina A. Cuyler Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Kiara Warren Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy – Group: Students for the St. John’s Collaborative for Intergenerational Learning Outstanding Young Person in Philanthropy: Rabina Aqa Jan Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Justin Vigdor
2021 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos
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
*Not held due to global pandemic
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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 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients View/download event photos VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Ambika Sharma
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Daniel J. Burns
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Karen M. Gaffney, CFRE
Outstanding Philanthropist - Polisseni Family
Outstanding Corporation - M/E Engineering, PC
Outstanding Foundation - Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Rush Henrietta 9th Grade Academy
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Helen Pluta
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Tracy L. Schleyer, CFRE
Outstanding Philanthropist - The DiMarco Family
Outstanding Corporation - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Outstanding Foundation - Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Jeffrey Kemp
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Henry Pierson "Pete" French, Jr., Ed.D.
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Kelly Gagan, CFRE
Outstanding Philanthropist - Roger & Carolyn Friedlander
Outstanding Corporation - Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester, Inc.
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - McQuaid High School Student Council
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Stephanie Shirley
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Mark Peterson
Outstanding Philanthropist - Richard Sands & Robert Sands
Outstanding Corporation - Democrat and Chronicle
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - French Road Elementary School
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Elisabeth “Ebets” Judson
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Michael J. O’Neal
Outstanding Philanthropist - The Hildebrandt Family & Davenport Hatch Foundation
Outstanding Corporation - M&T Bank
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser - Webster Thomas High School
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Richard S. Warshof
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Kathleen Pavelka
Outstanding Philanthropist – Harold and Joan Feinbloom
Outstanding Corporation – Bank of America
Philanthropic Legacy Award (new) – Eastman Kodak Company
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Stewart D. Davis, Esq.
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Jill A. Pranger, ACFRE
Outstanding Philanthropist – Bruce and Nancy Bates
Outstanding Corporation – PAETEC Communications, Inc.
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – School to Work Program, Rochester General Hospital
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Stephen Natapow
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Mary Ann Dever, Wilmot Cancer Center
Outstanding Philanthropist – Burton and Charles August
Outstanding Corporation – Kessler Restaurants
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – Bryan Kent
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Judy Wilmot Linehan
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Andrew M. Deubler, University of Rochester
Outstanding Philanthropist – Dawn & Jacques Lipson, MD; Eva Lipson
Outstanding Corporation – Delphi Corporation & UAW Local 1097
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – Brockport H.S., Leukemia Dance Marathon Committee
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – G. Thomas Clark
Outstanding Philanthropist – The Gleason Family
Robert Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Laura Sadowski, Strong Museum
Outstanding Corporation – Wegmans Food Markets
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser – School of the Holy Childhood
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – James J. Ward
Outstanding Philanthropist – B. Thomas Golisano
Robert Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Roger D. Lathan (deceased), University of Rochester
Outstanding Corporation – UBS/Paine Webber
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Innovation in Fundraising – Johnny Savino, Arthritis Foundation
Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Lauren Dixon, Arthritis Foundation & Al Sigl Center
Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Tyler Obenauf, Fairport High School National Honor Society
Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Brenda Babitz, Monroe Community College Foundation
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Innovation in Fundraising – Jon Cull, Friends of School of the Arts
Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Susan & Paul Smith, George Eastman House
Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Janelle Newbould, East High School Student Government Association, American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation
Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Linda G. Gillim, Nazareth College
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Innovation in Fundraising – Pamela York Klainer, Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley
Outstanding Adult Volunteer – John F. Kraushaar, Colgate Divinity School, Ad Council of Rochester, Third Presbyterian Church, Geva Theatre, Visiting Nurse Foundation
Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Daniel M. Meyers, CFRE, Al Sigl Center
VIDEO here to watch on YouTube.
Innovation Award for Philanthropy – Ray Justice, Buckman’s Car Wash/St. Joseph’s Villa
Adult Award for Philanthropy – John August, Hillel School
Volunteer Youth Award for Philanthropy – Rochester Area Temple Sinai Youth Group
NSFRE Outstanding Fund Raising Executive Award – Robert A. Clinger, CFRE
