Nomination Details

In honor of those who make Greater Cincinnati a stronger and thriving community through their philanthropy, we invite you to nominate your special donors and volunteers. 

Presentation of Awards

Awards will be presented during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Music Hall in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine.

Nomination Form

  • Submit one Nomination Form (below) for each nominee.

Supporting Materials

  • Submit a one-page letter in support of the nominee explaining why you are nominating this person/group/organization/business.
  • Up to five, one-page letters from different nominating organizations or individuals may be submitted in support of each nominee. Only those organizations or individuals that submit letters will be recognized as nominators. If there is more than one nominating organization or individual, please designate one person as the primary contact. Multiple submissions from the same or different nominators are encouraged to provide more information and/or different perspectives about the nominee.
  • Do not submit audio/visual materials such as tapes, DVDs, and CDs.

General Criteria Guidelines

  • Be as specific as possible in describing the nominee’s qualities, involvement in, support of, and contributions to a particular organization(s). Nominations may include the nominee’s additional community involvement.
  • The AFP reserves the right not to make an award in any category.

Nomination deadline has passed.

If you have questions please contact:

The Admin Team at Register@AFPCincinnati.org
Jackie Baumgartner, NPD Chair
Bethany Doverspike, NPD Co-Chair

Nomination Form

Categories:

Philanthropist of the Year: Presented to an individual, corporation or foundation with a record of exceptional generosity who: through direct financial support has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility to a specific organization(s) or cause(s); has taken a leadership role in a specific organization(s) or cause(s); motivates others to participate in philanthropy. The depth and/or breadth of support to other organizations will be considered.

Volunteer of the Year: Presented to an individual, corporation or foundation with a record of exceptional generosity who: through a devotion of time has demonstrated outstanding support to a specific organization(s) or cause(s); encourages others to support an organization(s) or cause(s); is a role model for other community volunteers. The total hours contributed and the breadth of organizations supported with time will be considered.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Presented to an individual, group, organization, corporation or foundation with a record of exceptional leadership and results in encouraging youth (through age 18) to: learn about and participate in philanthropy by planning and implementing a fundraising program to benefit a specific organization(s) or cause(s); demonstrate leadership in a specific organization(s) or cause(s); serve as role models for other youth and/or encourage other youth to participate in philanthropy. The amount of time spent in service through philanthropy will be considered.

Emerging Leader in Philanthropy: Presented to an individual under 40 with a record of exceptional generosity who: through a devotion of time has demonstrated outstanding support to a specific organization(s) or cause(s); encourages others to support an organization(s) or cause(s); is a role model for other emerging leaders. The total hours contributed and the breadth of organizations supported with time will be considered.