About this Event
🌟 AFP National Philanthropy Day 2025
Friday, November 14th, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Hellenic Cultural Centre, Windsor, Ontario
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person – Brunch included
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) – Canada South Chapter for our annual National Philanthropy Day celebration — a morning dedicated to gratitude, generosity, and the power of giving back.
This inspiring event recognizes outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations who make our community stronger through their philanthropic leadership and compassion.
✨ Featured Guest Speaker
Ryan Donally
President & CEO, Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce
windsoressexchamber.org
As the Windsor-Essex Chamber celebrates its 150th anniversary, Ryan Donally will share his inspiring story on how our region continues to “evolve together.” A passionate advocate for business and community collaboration, Ryan’s message will highlight the importance of partnership, purpose, and philanthropy in shaping a thriving future for Windsor-Essex.
🏆 2025 Award Honourees
· Outstanding Community Champion
Sponsor: WindsorEssex Community Foundation
Award Winner: Mike Solcz Sr – Solcz Family Foundation
· Outstanding Business/Corporation
Sponsor: Ground Effects
Award Winner: Greg Monforton & Partners
· Outstanding Fundraising Innovation
Sponsor: Caesars Windsor Cares
Award Winner: Canadian Mental Health Association - Kim Willis
· Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Sponsor: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation
Award Winner: Carson Woodall
· Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer
Sponsor: Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent
Award Winner: Bob Hockney
· Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Sponsor: St. Clair College
Award Winner: Mike Genge
🎤 Judging Panel
A special thank-you to our distinguished judges for their thoughtful contributions and commitment to recognizing local excellence in philanthropy:
- Karen Hall – (Retired) Windsor Star
- Giselle Seguin – (Retired) Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation
- Dan MacDonald – AM 800 / 89X
- Jodi Maroney – (Retired) Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
💛 Join Us
Celebrate the spirit of giving with leaders, fundraisers, and changemakers from across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Together, we’ll honour those who make our community brighter and more compassionate through philanthropy.
🎟 Get your tickets today!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hellenic Cultural Centre - 3052 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON (near EC Row Expressway), Canada
CAD 55.00 to CAD 400.00
