Education > National Philanthropy Day 2009 > Award Recipients

Dave & Jane Armstrong

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

nominated by the Center for Women in Transition

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.

William & Julia Van Domelen

Distinguished Philanthropist

nominated by Borgess 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.

State Farm Insurance

Outstanding Corporation

nominated by Western Michigan University

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

Bernadine Mott Chapter of the National Honor Society

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

nominated by Keith Meyering, CFRE

Presented to an individual or group of young people ages 5 to 23 who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy.

Ben Richardson

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.