Local National Philanthropy Day®

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy -- and those people active in the philanthropic community -- have made to our lives, our communities, our nation, and our world. NPD acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society.

The National Philanthropy Day 2009 luncheon will be November 18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive. Doors open at 11:30am; luncheon to begin at noon. Click here for luncheon invitation; to reserve a table visit www.npdreservations.com.

2009 National Philanthropy Day Chapter Award Winners

Outstanding Philanthropist
The Jack and Betty Demetree Family

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Ricardo “Dick” Morales, Jr. and Marcia C. Morales

Outstanding Corporation
Prosperity Bank

Outstanding Civic Organization
The Pilot Club of Jacksonville

Outstanding Foundation
The Chartrand Foundation

Youth in Philanthropy
Mia and Juliette Shelton