Award Nominations now being accepted for NEPA Philanthropy Awards, including New Youth Award
Wilkes-Barre, PA, April 1, 2010 – Do you know a young person who cares about their community and about the world around them? Do you know a young person, kindergarten through college-age who demonstrates that care through volunteering, donating or creating charitable programs here in Northeastern Pennsylvania? If so, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter (AFP NEPA) encourages you to nominate that special individual for the “AFP NEPA Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award” to be presented at this November’s Philanthropy Day Celebration at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre.
In addition to its traditional awards for Outstanding Corporation, Outstanding Foundation, Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Fundraising Executive and Lifetime Achievement Award, AFP NEPA is proud to add the new, “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” award category.
“We recognize that the next generation of philanthropists is essential to the well being of this community” said Carol Maculloch, president of AFP NEPA. “We’re thrilled to now be recognizing and encouraging the young people who are giving their time, care, and help to causes they care about.”
Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter (AFP NEPA) celebrates National Philanthropy Day.
The 2010 Philanthropy Day awards will be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room in Plains, PA. The “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” and other Philanthropy Day nominations forms may be downloaded at this link. The deadline for Philanthropy Day nominations is May 7, 2010. Questions about the nomination process may be directed to Craig Lukatch at (570) 714-1246.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 200+ chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. The AFP NEPA Chapter was recognized by the International Association as a “Ten Star Award Winning” chapter in 2009 for excellence in advancing ethical and effective fundraising and promoting philanthropy in the greater NEPA region.