About this event
Philanthropic individuals and organizations will be honored at the 2014 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter (“AFP”) on Monday, November 17. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Hotel, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Gwyneth Gamble Booth will be master of ceremonies. Oregon State University Foundation and the University of Oregon are the event’s Platinum Sponsors.
The 28th annual luncheon celebrates National Philanthropy Day, which
recognizes the contributions of philanthropy and those people active in the philanthropic community. Table reservations and individual tickets are available at www.afporegon.afpnet.org. For more information, call (503) 715-3100.
The 2014 Philanthropy Award recipients are:
* N.B.Giustina Family, Vollum Award for Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement
* Pat and Trudy Ritz, Outstanding Philanthropists
* Mark Matthias, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
* Wells Fargo, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
* PGE Foundation, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
* USS Blueback Volunteers (OMSI), Outstanding Volunteer Group
* J. Michael Goodwin, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession
“Our honorees are committed philanthropists and volunteers who make a tremendous difference in our community,” says Sam Vigil Jr., CFRE,
President of the AFP Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. “They are a marvelous example of the power of giving back to our communities for the common good. We are very pleased to recognize their commitment and impact.”