Nomination Information

The Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is accepting preliminary nominations for philanthropic individuals and organizations to be honored at the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on November 18, 2026.

The luncheon provides a unique opportunity to publicly express your appreciation for those who do so much to enhance philanthropic support in our community. Central Illinois AFP invites you to nominate a deserving individual, group, corporation, organization or foundation for one of the following awards:

- Outstanding Philanthropist
- Dennis A. Steele Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
- Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
- Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
- Lewis J. Burger Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
- Ian T. Sturrock Outstanding Fundraising Executive
- Giving Heart
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ages 5-17
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ages 18-23
- Special Recognition

Don’t delay - preliminary nominations are due Monday, July 20th, 2026!

Award recipients will be honored at the 42nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois.

This event provides the opportunity to publicly thank those who do so much to enhance philanthropic support in our community.