welcome national philanthropy day awards celebration
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WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day
Awards Celebration
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WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day
Awards Celebration
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WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day
Awards Celebration
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WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day
Awards Celebration
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WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day
Awards Celebration
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Presenting Sponsors
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Exclusive Media Sponsors
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Hometown Hero Sponsors
Akron Community Foundation
Family & Community Services
The Lehner Family Foundation
Maynard Family Foundation
The University of Akron
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Vanguard SponsorsAkron-Canton Regional
Foodbank
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
Akron Rotary Camp
Aultman Foundation
Barberton Community Foundation
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Community Support Services
Day Ketterer Ltd.
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
The Gables Assisted Living
Invent Now
OPRS Foundation/Rockynol
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation
Walsh Jesuit High School
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Table Sponsors
Akron Area YMCA
OPEN M
United Way of Summit County
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Patron SponsorsGregg Mervis, Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nanci Miller, Pegasus Farm
Nicole Mullet, ArtsNow
Angela Palomba, The First Tee of Canton
Nanci Self, Nazareth Housing Development Corporation
Sandy Turner
Katherine Widnes, WWBD Consulting, LLC
Mella A. Castner
Karen Freeman, FIRST GLANCE Student Center
Dave Gaino, Apple Growth Partners
Barb Greene, CommonGood Consulting, Inc.
Julie Hall, Apple Growth Partners
Shelley Koch, Leadership Akron
Bonnie Lass Wojno
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Thank you!
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Past Awardees Attending TodayAkron Community Foundation – 1994
Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation – 2014
Rennick Andreoli – 2009
Aultman – 2012
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund – 2009
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation – 2008
Marian Calvin – 1989
Bob Cooper – 2013
Kent State University – 2004
The Lehner Family Foundation – 2009
Philip H. Maynard – 2005 & 2009
Judy & Roger Read – 2002 & 2007
Summa Foundation – 2010
The Timken Company – 2010
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Streets of Manhattan
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Change the world with a giving heart
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Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
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Small Business Leadership Award
Testa Companies nominated by Summa Foundation
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Testa Companies has become a major contributor within its home community, dedicating itself to philanthropy and service. The artwork of the 2015 Small Business Leadership Award reflects the expansive nature of the honoree’s relationship with the community in forms inspired by distant clouds, surrounded by an embracing circular shape.
Small Business Leadership Award
Testa Companies nominated by Summa Foundation
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Corporate Leadership Award
Huntington Banknominated by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank & The First Tee of
Canton
Presenting Sponsor
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At the core of Huntington National Bank is the belief that its business will succeed by doing the right thing for its customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities. Huntington acts on that conviction as individual members and as a whole. The artwork of the 2015 Corporate Leadership Award uses broad brush strokes of color to express the honoree’s action-oriented approach to philanthropy and community involvement.
Corporate Leadership Award
Huntington Banknominated by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank & The First Tee of
Canton
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Foundation Leadership Award
Barberton Community Foundation
nominated by Victim Assistance Program
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The impact of the Barberton Community Foundation can be seen throughout its community. The Foundation has supported local community organizations and individuals, and the community has grown and flowered around them. This thriving rejuvenation is represented in artwork that features a central shape reminiscent of Lake Anna, encircled by patterns and floral forms.
Foundation Leadership Award
Barberton Community Foundation
nominated by Victim Assistance Program
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
Dr. David & Mrs. Carol Anne Peter
nominated by Walsh Jesuit High School & Akron General Foundation
Presenting Sponsor
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Threads of bright color in the design of the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award represent the numerous contributions of honorees Dr. David and Mrs. Carol Anne Peter. Starting as ideas based on their own personal experience, the Peters’ contributions form a tapestry of community benefits. Their contributions both address the specific needs of their community and serve as an expression of lives well lived.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
Dr. David & Mrs. Carol Anne Peter
nominated by Walsh Jesuit High School & Akron General Foundation
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Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Harry and Fran Donovan
nominated by Akron Community Foundation & OPEN M
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In soaring articulations of red, white and blue, the artwork of the 2015 Outstanding Philanthropist Award celebrates the lives and contributions of Harry and Fran Donovan. A Purple Heart World War II veteran, Harry exemplifies the heroism of those who serve our country, and he sets an example of how to treat and care for those heroes. Harry and Fran have given consistently to help the less fortunate. The artwork expresses their elevation of others and their commitment to higher ideals. Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Harry and Fran Donovan
nominated by Akron Community Foundation & OPEN M
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Special Recognition Award
The University of Akron Pay It
Forward Programnominated by Lisa Martinez
Presenting Sponsor
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The artwork of the 2015 Special Recognition Award uses a whirlwind movement to pull colors and shapes toward its center. The design is a visual representation of the University of Akron’s Pay it Forward Program and its mission to involve the next generation of leaders in philanthropy. This vital part of the giving cycle calls for educating and engaging young leaders who work toward actionable, achievable goals today while building working relationship with opportunities for tomorrow.
Special Recognition Award
The University of Akron Pay It
Forward Programnominated by Lisa Martinez
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Children in Philanthropy Award
Ava Kressnominated by Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio
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Ava Kress’ vision for improving the world around her coalesced in clarity as she matured and grew in understanding of the individuals her work was helping. Her accomplishments over the last year will have a continuing impact on the H. Barbara Booker School and its students. The artwork of the 2015 Children in Philanthropy Award uses soft points of bright color to reflect Ava’s success in bringing her vision for service into focus.
Children in Philanthropy Award
Ava Kressnominated by Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio
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Thank YouAll Awardees, Sponsors, and
Attendeeswho helped us make this a
successful event!