For each award presentation, a short video is prepared. Videos shown during the awards luncheon can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
Click here to watch a 2-minute video about AFP and National Philanthropy Day
2024 Outstanding Honorees - Click the Names to see their Honoree Video
Outstanding Nonprofit Founder - Sheila ThorntonOutstanding Fundraising Volunteer - Dick ShalhoubOutstanding Organization - Desert Oasis HealthcareOutstanding Youth - Brooke JenningsOutstanding Philanthropist - Bobbi LamprosOutstanding Fundraising Professional - Josh Zahid
2022 Outstanding Honorees
Outstanding Nonprofit Founder - Lindi BiggiOutstanding Fundraising Volunteer - C.J. Westrick-BomarOutstanding Organization - Caritas RealtyOutstanding Youth - Leaders in TrainingOutstanding Philanthropist - Patti GrundhoferOutstanding Fundraising Professional - Brian Daly
2021 Outstanding HonoreesOutstanding Nonprofit Founder - Armando EhrenzweigOutstanding Fundraising Volunteer - Dawn RashidOutstanding Organization - Agape Salon and SpaOutstanding Youth - Solange SignoretOutstanding Philanthropist - Linda RiderOutstanding Fundraising Professional - Gailya Brown
2019 Outstanding Honorees
Outstanding Philanthropists - James & Carol Egan
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer - Sally Berger
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation, Corporation or Civic Service Organization - Regional Access Project Foundation
Outstanding Non-Profit Founder - Jo Rosen, Parkinson's Resource Organization
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs / Keystone Club Members
Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Judi Olivas
2018 Outstanding Honorees
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS – Jill & Barry Golden
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION – Youth Grantmakers
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION- Walter Clark Legal Group
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL – Tim Evans
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER – Patrick Evans
OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT FOUNDER – Roberta Klein, Read With Me
2017 Outstanding Honorees
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS – Virginia and Harry Goldstein
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION – Palm Springs Pathfinders
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION- Hot Purple Energy
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL – Terri Bona
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER – Dr. James and Lorraine Brinton
OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT FOUNDER – Connie Golds, Desert Best Friends Closet
2016 Outstanding Honorees
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS – Harry S. and Diane Rinker
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION – Jewish Federation of the Desert
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION- BIGHORN Golf Club Charities
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL – Sarah G. Clapp
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER – Sandra Cooper Woodson
OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT FOUNDER – Christy Porter of Hidden Harvest
2015 Outstanding Honorees
Eisenhower Medical Center, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
Gloria Greer, Outstanding Non-Profit Founder
Jan Hawkins, Outstanding Fundraising Professional
JoAnn McGrath, Outstanding Philanthropist
The Community Foundation, Outstanding Philanthropic FoundationMichael Childers, Oustanding Fundraising Volunteer