Philanthropy West Virginia is accepting applications through August 5, 2016 for The 2016 West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards program, West Virginia’s premier award for philanthropy.
“In West Virginia, philanthropy is not just about making a donation to a local charity, but giving that creates action that changes root causes of our society’s challenges. In the midst of the tragic flooding, we have seen many citizens giving, leading, and doing things to transform communities and rebuild. We are fortunate to have people, organizations, foundations, and businesses that exemplify philanthropy and improving our society in the Mountain State”, says Paul D. Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia.
Daugherty adds, “Philanthropy WV welcomes the nominations of these exemplary individuals, organizations, businesses, foundation staffers, and impact programs/projects for the 2016 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards.” The Deadline for Nominations is August 5, 2016.
The 2016 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards includes three main award types: the Critical Impact Award, the Volunteer Leadership Award, and the Staff Leadership Award. The awards will be formally awarded on October 27, 2016, at the Philanthropy West Virginia Annual Conference in Huntington, WV.
Critical Impact Award
The Critical Impact Award celebrates local grantmaking and collaborative programs/projects that have changed lives and communities for the better. Both larger and smaller grant projects will be considered for the award. (Projects must demonstrate bold vision, strategic initiative, innovation and sustainability).
Volunteer Leadership Award
The Volunteer Leadership Award honors an individual who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to philanthropy in the state of West Virginia. The individual must excel in his or her role as an individual philanthropist through their personal giving, company/corporate philanthropy, engaging others to give, and/or advising/serving as a board member of a foundation/philanthropic organization.
Staff Leadership Award
The Staff Leadership Award honors an individual staff member of a family, private, community, public, corporate giving program or foundation that exhibits an extraordinary commitment to philanthropy in the state of West Virginia.
Nomination Process
To nominate deserving individuals, organizations, and/or programs for the 2016 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, please visit www.philanthropywv.org deadline of August 5, 2016. Philanthropy WV welcomes all nominations for businesses, foundations, organizations and individuals that are leaders of philanthropy in West Virginia that have positively impacted their communities.
