2025 National Philanthropy DayThe AFP Tampa Bay Chapter has honored leadership in philanthropy in Tampa Bay through its annual awards program since 1989. These awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support of a special group of community members and organizations who set new benchmarks of excellence in the acts of giving and volunteering. Philanthropist of the Year: The Pagidipati FamilyNominated by Berkeley Preparatory School and St. Joseph's Hospitals FoundationPresented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity to a variety of philanthropic causes and who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Philanthropic Corporation of the Year: Enterprise MobilityNominated by Humane Society of Tampa BayPresented to a corporation or corporate foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism, encourages and motivates others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year in Philanthropy: Dzuy NguyenNominated by Big SeaPresented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects and other initiatives for the benefit of charitable institutions and commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Philanthropic Partner of the Year: USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy
Nominated by University of South Florida Foundation, Inc.Presented to a business with 100 employees or less OR a service organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism encourages and motivates others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Proudly Sponsored by: |