National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

press release: The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Madison is excited to announce the winners of the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Awards. These individuals, businesses and organizations have shown commitment and passion to strengthening our community and making it a better place to live for everyone.

On Friday, November 8, 2019, over 400 guests will come together to honor these award winners at the 32nd annual AFP Greater Madison National Philanthropy Day held at the Overture Center for the Arts. “The Association of Fundraising Professionals is happy to host such a joyful and inspiring event at a local level,” said Janie Winston, President of the AFP Greater Madison Chapter. “It is important to recognize those who make such a meaningful difference in our community. Philanthropy is the backbone of our organization and National Philanthropy Day is a great way for us to showcase this.” Event information can be found at www.afpmadison.org.

Congratulations to the following 2019 National Philanthropy Day Award winners:

● Outstanding Individual Philanthropists – James Berbee and Karen Walsh (Nominated by Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association)

● Outstanding Philanthropic Organization or Foundation – Friends of UW Health (Nominated by Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association and UW Health Marketing & Communications)

● Outstanding Business or Corporation – Exact Sciences (Nominated by United Way of Dane County)

● Outstanding Small Business – Adams Outdoor Advertising, Madison (Nominated by Journey Mental Health Center and Middleton Outreach Ministry)

● Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Martha Vukelich-Austin (Nominated by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin)

● Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – UW Pre-Veterinary Association (Nominated by Dane County Humane Society)

● Lifetime Achievement – Pleasant T. Rowland (Nominated by Children’s Theater of Madison and Madison Youth Choirs)

We are grateful to the 2019 AFP Greater Madison National Philanthropy Day sponsors who make this event possible. Presenting Sponsors: CUNA Mutual Foundation, National Guardian Life, Madison Community Foundation. Event Sponsor: Overture Center.