2026 NPD Nomination Form

NOMINEE INFORMATION: (Name as it should appear on all printed materials and award)

All fields are required except age.

Name (Nominee)

Group/Organization (Nominee):

Address (Nominee):

City, State, Zip (Nominee):

Telephone (Nominee):

Email (Nominee):

For Outstanding Youth nominee only: Please provide age of nominee (must be 24 years old or younger)

AWARD CATEGORIES:
Philanthropist of the Year
Presented to an individual or group 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 or group 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 or group (through age 24) that has demonstrated philanthropic leadership by: learning and participating in philanthropy by planning and implementing a fundraising or volunteer program to benefit a specific organization(s) or cause(s); serving as role models for other youth and/or encouraging other youth to participate in philanthropy; demonstrating leadership in a specific organization(s) or cause(s). The level of commitment to service through philanthropy will be considered.

Outstanding Corporation or Foundation
Presented to a corporation or foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support, innovation and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. The total financial contributions and the breadth of demonstrated impact to supported organizations will be considered.

Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising
Presented to an outstanding fundraising executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the fundraising profession and philanthropic community. Recipients must have at least 20 years of fundraising experience.

AWARD NOMINATION CATEGORY: (Select one)

Philanthropist of the YearVolunteer of the YearOutstanding Youth in PhilanthropyOutstanding Corporation or FoundationLifetime Achievement in Fundraising

NOMINATOR INFORMATION:

All fields are required.

Nominated By (organization):

Relationship to the Nominee:

Primary Contact (Nominator):

Address (Nominator):

City, State, Zip (Nominator):

Telephone (Nominator):

Email (Nominator):

Tell us why this person/organization is deserving of the award.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS: ( .doc .docx or .pdf )
You are welcome to upload a nomination letter and other supporting files in lieu of - or in addition to - completing the above open form field.

Letters of Support: (Optional)