The Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will lead the community in Celebrating Philanthropy by honoring the most generous philanthropists, most dedicated volunteers and most talented professionals of 2026. We invite you and your organization to join us in recognizing the 2026 award recipients by becoming a sponsor of National Philanthropy Day.
The awards luncheon will be held at
CROWNE PLAZA
on November 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Event Schedule:
11:15 AM: Honorees Arrival for pictures/promos
12:00 PM: Program Begins/Lunch Served
1:00 PM: Event Concludes
All Sponsors will receive recognition prior to the event and on the day of the luncheon. Thank you for joining us to recognize and celebrate these outstanding members of the Greater Baton Rouge community.
2026 AFP Awards
Outstanding Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy - MMR
Outstanding Philanthropists - Kevin and Winifred Reilly
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Rebecca Nelson
Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization - Baton Rouge Epicurean Society
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser - Mellie Bailey, CFRE
Legacy Award - Newton Thomas (posthumously awarded)
Champion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Dr. Victor Lin
Board of Directors Award - James "Big Brown" Joseph
* Important Dates *
To include your company's logo and information
in our event materials, we must receive your
sponsorship commitment by OCTOBER 2, 2026
Please provide your 1024 x 768 Impact Slide by
OCTOBER 30, 2026`
For more information, contact:
Tammy V. Abshire, Chapter Administrator
afpbatonrouge@gmail.com
(337) 501-5696