Education > National Philanthropy Day 2011 > Award Recipients

Marilyn Zack

Benjamin Franklin Award for an Outstanding Fundraising Professional

nominated by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Presented to an outstanding individual fundraising professional who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner working directly for a nonprofit/charitable organization.

Armen Oumedian

Distinguished Philanthropist

nominated by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or international level.

The Steelcase Foundation

Exemplary Foundation

nominated by West Michigan Center of Arts & Technology

Presented to a foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.

Christine Visner

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

nominated by D.A. Blodgett - St. John's

Presented to an individual or family that demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions.

Children's Assessment Center

President's Award

Presented, on occasion, to an individual or organization that has shown extraordinary commitment to the community where they reside. The award is a distinct honor made by special appointment of the President of the AFP-WM Board of Directors.