About this Event
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a time to recognize generosity, celebrate impact, and honour those who make it possible.
It’s an opportunity to honour local philanthropic leaders, share inspiring stories of giving, and highlight the powerful difference philanthropy makes every day.
The luncheon event will bestow awards to acknowledge and celebrate exemplary individuals and/or organizations in philanthropy across our community.
If you would like to purchase a table, please email Sylvie at [email protected]
2026 National Philanthropy Day Honourees are:
Outstanding Philanthropist: Michele Darling & Michael Eagan
Outstanding Philanthropist: Benny Marotta
Outstanding Community Partner: The Yousef Haj-Ahmad Family Foundation
Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy: 407 ETR
Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy: FirstOntario Credit Union
Outstanding Youth in Philantropy: Nathan Nitsopolous
Outstanding Leadership and Focus on IDEA: Heartland Forest
Outstanding Fundraiser: Amy Leaming Cote
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Virginia (Ginny) Medland Green
Rising Star in Fundraising Excellence: Teagan Foord
Outstanding Marketing and Communications Campaign: The 15 Beds Campaign
Outstanding Fundraising Event (Organization and Third-Party Event): Champions for Charity
Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy: Roger D. Ali MBA, C.Dir., CFRE, Chair, AFP Global Board of Directors
Event venue & nearby stays
LIUNA Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, Canada
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