2014 Honorees Named by Fundraising Professionals
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter has announced the 2014 slate of honorees for the Valley’s National Philanthropy Day Awards.
This year’s luncheon ceremony will mark the 24th year of the awards in the Valley and will take place Nov. 14 at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
The public is invited to purchase tickets for the luncheon; the cost is $30 per person.
Award recipients and categories include:
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Eleanor Watanakunakorn, Canfield.
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist: WKBN Television.
- Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist: Walberg Family Pharmacies of Greenville, Pa.
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Joanne Preston, New Castle, Pa.
- Outstanding Civic Organization: -Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council, Vienna.
- Outstanding Young Philanthropist: The Caring Kids Club, Boardman.
- Legacy Award (presented in conjunction with The Mahoning/Shenango Planned Giving Council posthumously to and individual or family): Mr. and Mrs. Edward Powers.
- Special Impact on the Valley: Rotary Club of Youngstown.
For details on the event, call JoAnn Stock at 330 746 9122 or Lynn Wyant at 330 7445485.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents more than 27,000 members in 180 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. The Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of AFP consists of 60 members who are active fundraising professionals for numerous nonprofit organizations, schools and hospitals.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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