Thanks to our 2022 NPD Celebration Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Murray Media

Outstanding Philanthropist

After 8 to Educate
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Mary Crowley Cancer Research

Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award Sponsor

M. Gale & Associates

Outstanding Foundation Sponsor

UT Southwestern

Outstanding Corporation Sponsor

Dallas Arboretum

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Salvation Army North Texas Command

Valet Parking Sponsor

Communities Foundation of Texas

Signature Drink Sponsor

Catapult Fundraising



AFP Special Recognition Awards


Past Honorees

The Special Recognition Award celebrates exceptional vision and leadership in philanthropy by individuals who do not qualify for the other award categories. The AFP Dallas Chapter Board of Directors and the Award Selection Committee are eligible to nominate qualified candidates for this award.

Special Recognition Award 2017 - Terry Simmons




2017 Terry Simmons (posthumous)
2015 Scott Murray
2013 Kent Skipper
2011 Becky Sykes
2005 Hedy Helsell
2003 Robert Miller