The NPD Awards Committee is proud to announce our 2022 Honorees:

Laura McWhorter
Outstanding Professional Fundraising Executive:
The Ben Franklin Award
presented by ThinkGiving

Laura & Greg Bird
Distinguished Philanthropists
presented by M. Gale & Associates


Mark McLeland
Outstanding Advisor
presented by Lone Star Charitable Gift Planners



The Alcon Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Entity


Hallie Bea Barnard
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Victoria Bittmenn • Jewel Connor • Gerry Cumpiano
Chris Evans, CFRE • Shay Feeney • Ayesha Ganguly
Megan Henderson • Ashleigh Herron
Katie Lane, CFRE • Sierra Lykins
Stephanie Sherman • Jim Word
Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy
presented by DFW501c.com


Please join us in honoring these individuals and organizations at our annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Hurst Conference Center.

With gratitude,
Wendy Lee, M.Ed. and Emily W. Nance, CFRE
2022 National Philanthropy Day Co-Directors

Sarah Barrera, CFRE
2022 National Philanthropy Day Awards Chair