National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy–and those people active in the philanthropic community–to the enrichment of our world. First held in 1986, NPD celebrates the endless contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.
AFP-NNE's National Philanthropy Day Awards are sponsored by Demont Associates. Harpswell House generously donates the award plaques for recipients. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Philanthropist (Individual or Family)
Robert and Susan Werner Thoresen Portsmouth, NH Robert and Susan Werner Thoresen have a proven record of exceptional generosity. Through direct financial support they have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility. Their generosity continues to encourage others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Judith Jolton Manchester, NH Judith Jolton has demonstrated outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions. In addition, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for more than one non-profit organization. Outstanding Corporation Harvest Capital Concord, NH Harvest Capital has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. The following honorees was announced at the
Awards Luncheon on November 2, 2017: AFP-NNE Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Demont, CFRE This award honors an exceptional individual who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the community in a variety of ways including direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering, and leadership in philanthropy. AFP-NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Victoria Reed This award recognizes service by an individual aged 10 to 17 who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering, and leadership in philanthropy. This is not a community service award, rather it is a publicly and professionally recognized honor for a young person who has both personally, and through the inspired efforts of others, raised a relatively impressive amount of charitable support for the development of an important service or initiative in Northern New England. |
Nomination Guidelines
Philanthropist Nomination Form Corporation Nomination Form Foundation Nomination Form Professional Nomination Form Volunteer Nomination Form Youth Nomination Form Past RecipientsOutstanding Corporation
2016 UNUM 2015 Seven Days 2014 Citizens Bank, NH 2013 L.L. Bean 2012 People's United Bank 2011 The Prescription Center 2010 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust 2009 The Vermont Country Store Having our donor win an Award for Philanthropy was incredibly moving for us and them. The whole experience strengthened our relationship and underscored how grateful we are for their contributions to the entire community. They truly felt honored and appreciated." - Tere Gade, Champlain College Outstanding Development Professional 2015 Connie Sanderson 2014 Shelly Richardson 2011 Ruth Zax, MEd, CFRE 2010 Jeannine Tousignant 2009 Linda Sirak Outstanding Foundation 2016 Quimby Family Foundation 2015 Make a Wish® Foundation, Manchester, NH 2014 Vermont Women's Fund 2012 Stiller Family Foundation 2010 The Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation 2009 The Gibney Family Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist 2016 Howsie Stewart 2015 Antonio B. Pomerleau 2014 Alex Ray 2013 Margot Milliken 2012 Bill and Jane Stetson 2011 Wayne and Deborah Granquist 2010 Constance "Connie" King Barnes 2009 Jude Blake "There is no better way to show your gratitude to a donor than to recognize their contributions to your organization with a nomination to receive an Award for Philanthropy. Our corporate donor has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 50 years. This award honored their commitment to their community and passion for providing caring support to our organization." - Starr M. Manus, Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser 2016 Gifford Auxiliary 2014 Mark Johnston 2013 G. Clifton 'Clif' Eames 2012 Leslie Halperin 2011 Robert O. Wilson, DDS 2009 W. John Funk Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy 2016 Riley Callen 2015 Celia Andrews 2014 Gabbie St. Peter and Alice Willette 2013 Lanie Howes 2012 Lyssa Jackson 2011 Brandon Hamel 2010 Sophie McKibben 2009 Rachel Blair Friedman |