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Monday, November 24, 2025
Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
Hotel Madison, Harrisonburg, VA

ABOUT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

National Philanthropy Day™ (NPD) is a luncheon and awards ceremony which recognizes and pays tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities, and our world. AFP Shenandoah has celebrated NPD since 1991.

During the event, five different philanthropy awards may be given in the following categories:
Youth in Philanthropy; Corporate Philanthropist; Individual Philanthropist; Spirit of Philanthropy; and Sandra Neff Fundraising Executive. 

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Individual Philanthropists: David and Helen Penrod

Youth in Philanthropy: Eastern Mennonite School WeServe Club

Corporate Philanthropy: Kathy Moran Wealth Group

Spirit of Philanthropy: Debi Canfield

Sandra Neff Fundraising Executive: Lynda McMillen

2025_NPD_Awards_Program.pdf

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2024 NPD CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS

NPD 2024 photos

2025 Award nominations were open May 15 to 4 pm August 28, 2025.

Questions? Enthusiasm? Interested in Sponsoring? 2025_Sponsor_Opportunities.pdf

Please contact NPD Chair Penny Imeson: director@rocktownhistory.org or (540)879-2681.



 

See past National Philanthropy Day recipient videos here.