On November 16, 2007, the Greater Madison Chapter of AFP celebrated 20 years of recognizing and acknowledging philanthropists in the Madison area with a luncheon at the Overture Center for the Arts.

The 2007 Honorees were:

NEW (2007 only): A Giving Heart Award - Mike McKinney- specially selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-

Outstanding Young Philanthropist - UW Marching Band - nominated by Independent Living, Inc.

Outstanding Business/Corporation -
US Bank - nominated by United Way of Dane County

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation/Organization - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Polly Duchow - nominated by Junior League of Madison

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist - Sylvia Vaccaro - nominated by Madison Children's Museum

Lifetime Achievement - Carroll and Robert Heideman- nominated by Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison

For more information, please contact Jennifer Karlson at jennifer.karlson@uwfoundation.wisc.edu

2007 Category Descriptions

Greater Madison Chapter Past Philanthropy Day Winners

2007 National Philanthropy Day, Greater Madison Chapter