Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
John and Jo Ellen McKenzie
Presented to an individual or couple with a proven record of exceptional generosity; who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility; and whose generosity encourages others to take leadership roles in philanthropic activities.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Londa J. Dewey
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for one or more major fundraising projects for the benefit of a charitable institution while advancing philanthropy.
Outstanding Large Business
Springs Window Fashions
Presented to a larger business/corporation (100+ employees) that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
Outstanding Small Business
ProClip USA
Presented to a small business/corporation (less than 100 employees) that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
Big Dreamers United
Presented to an organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement.
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Michael Johnson
Presented to an outstanding individual fundraising professional who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner, has a commitment to advancing the profession and to continuing personal professional development. Nominees must have three or more years of professional experience.
Outstanding Grassroots Fundraiser
ReMitts
Presented to a person or organization who has a real stake in the social, political, and economic transformation of our community and has mobilized a number of community members to impact a particular issue, by increasing awareness of that issue and financial support to tackle it.
Outstanding Achievement in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
YWCA Madison
Presented to a person or organization who has made a significant impact on the learning, unlearning, and transformation of our Greater Madison community in the area of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Lifetime Achievement
McKenzie Family
Presented to an individual, family, or couple with a minimum of 20 years of philanthropic involvement with a proven record of exceptional generosity; who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility; and whose generosity encourages others to take leadership roles in philanthropic activities.
