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Nominations Are Open for the 2019 Greater Dallas Chapter AFP NPD Awards

National Philanthropy Day celebrates the great contributions that philanthropy and those who work in the philanthropic process make to our community. The Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP was among the first to begin celebrating National Philanthropy Day. Today, our celebration and luncheon involves over 500 AFP members and community leaders.

The deadline is April 15, 2019 to nominate those in our community who exemplify commitment, dedication and talent toward helping their neighbors.

Click here to read "Tips for Submitting a Successful Nomination."

Then click here for more information and to download the 2019 nomination forms.

Click here to view a list of past award honorees.

2018 National Philanthropy Day Honorees

The Greater Dallas AFP's "Class of 2018" NPD Award Honorees:
(Front row, L to R) Representing Jingle Bell Mistletoe, Isabella Dickason, Quinn Graves, Trevor Godkin and Stella Wrubel, alongside Kaki Hopkins, and Luanne Samuel, CFRE.
(Back row, L to R) Greater Dallas Chapter AFP President Sarah Elliott, CFRE, Joe Dealey Jr., 2018 NPD Luncheon Chair William Bryant, Jr., Jack Furst, and David Mize, from 2018 Chapter Sponsor South Texas Money Management.
(Not pictured, Pioneer Natural Resources)

On Friday, November 9, 2018, over 500 community, non-profit and business leaders joined members of the North Texas philanthropic community as the Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP proudly recognized its 2018 National Philanthropy Day Award honorees at a gala luncheon at the Hyatt Reunion Dallas. These six remarkable individuals and organizations have raised and given millions of dollars to support causes that benefit our city and its citizens.

William Bryant, Jr., 2018 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair, hosted a program that included a Presentation of Colors by the Boy Scouts of America and remarks by Rodney D. Bullard, Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. Scott Murray returned as our Master of Ceremonies, introducing the honorees with short films that profiled their accomplishments along with their acceptance speeches:

Outstanding Philanthropist — Jack D. Furst
Nominated by Boy Scouts of America
Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser — Kaki Hopkins
Nominated by Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Sponsored by Chick-fil-A Foundation

Outstanding Fundraising Executive — Luanne Samuel, CFRE
Nominated by Alcuin School
Sponsored by Alcuin School

Outstanding Foundation — The Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation
Nominated by Texas Health Resources Foundation
Sponsored by Texas Health Resources Foundation

Outstanding Corporation — Pioneer Natural Resources
Nominated by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and Dallas CASA
Sponsored by the La Cima Club

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy — Jingle Bell Mistletoe
Nominated by North Texas Food Bank
Sponsored by Texas Capital Bank

Congratulations to all of our 2018 honorees, and thanks to our NPD Committee, which worked tirelessly to make this event such a tremendous success! on our 2019 National Philanthropy Day event taking place on November 8, 2019.

Please click on any of these links to see a list of past honorees.

Highlights of 2018 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

If you have any questions, please contact the Greater Dallas AFP National Philanthropy Day Chair, Janet Smith, at 469.795.1316 or via email at .