First Founders' Breakfast

October 15

Riverfront Events

Time: Doors open 7:30 a.m. Program begins 8:00 a.m.

Venue: Riverfront Events, 760 South Justison Street, Wilmington, DE

Tickets: $50 pp • Tables of 8 - $400.

Sponsorship opportunities: Online Form / PDF Form


This event typically sells out - reserve your tickets early.

The 2025 First Founders' Award will be presented to Louie Phillips for her integrity, leadership, and commitment to Delaware philanthropy in improving the lives of others in our community. 


Join us as we honor Louie with this well-deserved award. 


Louisa Phillips, RN, LFACHE


Louie Phillips began her career in healthcare as a tray girl in the dietary department of Kent General Hospital. Her diverse experience includes clinical, human resources and operations in both nonprofit and for-profit environments. Louie holds graduate degrees in Healthcare Administration, Business and Nursing. She is a Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is certified in Nursing Administration, Advanced (R) by the American Nurses Association. Louie retired in January 2017 as the Senior Director of Operations for the Cardiovascular Service Line at Bayhealth Medical Center
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Louie is a past Secretary of the Bayhealth Foundation Board and a previous board member of Planned Parenthood of Delaware. She remains actively engaged in state and local political and nonprofit advocacy activities. Her multiple volunteer activities keep her active and busy - always giving back to her community and others. For Louie Phillips, giving back to community isn’t just a gesture – it’s a deeply personal, full-circle commitment that began over six decades ago. Louie’s philanthropy is a powerful act of gratitude, a tribute to her mentors and a legacy to the community she’s called home her whole life.


Describing herself as conflicted, curious and courageous, her personal vision is to leave the world better than she found it.


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