The Arkansas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will
recognize outstanding contributions in philanthropy during the annual National
Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at the Peabody Hotel Ballroom on Wednesday,
November 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During the luncheon, AFP will recognize individuals and
organizations that enable nonprofits in the state to meet critical needs and
enhance lives of thousands of Arkansans. Honorees for 2012 are: Eileen and
Dr. Ricardo Sotomora, Outstanding Philanthropists; Kirk Bradshaw,
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser; Eleanor Grace Lambert, Outstanding
Volunteer Youth Fundraiser; Little Rock Central High Junior Civitan Club,
Outstanding Volunteer Organization; Baptist Health, Outstanding
Philanthropic Corporation; Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier
Arkansas; Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation and Dawn Prasifka,
Outstanding Fundraising Professional.
Arkansas ranks 7th among the
50 states for charitable giving as a
percentage of our residents’ income. Last year,
Arkansans contributed almost $1 billion to nonprofit organizations that work
every day to fulfill the needs of Arkansans.
AFP-Arkansas joins thousands of other chapters in celebrating this dedication to
philanthropy the second Wednesday of November, designated as National
Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of
services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact
that philanthropy has in Arkansas and in the United States.
More than 400 community leaders, nonprofit executives and
philanthropists from central Arkansas attend the luncheon each year. Major
sponsors of this year’s celebration are Gardner & Associates, Arkansas
Children’s Hospital, Centers for Youth and Families, Arkansas Blue Cross and
Blue Shield, Baptist Health. Craig O’Neill, KTHV, will serve as master of
ceremonies.
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