Nominate a Local Star for a
Philanthropy Day Award!
Philanthropy Day Awards honor those unsung heroes who are working to create a more caring Rockland County, but who are often overlooked at bigger ceremonies.
We are now accepting nominations for award recipients for this year’s 26th Anniversary Philanthropy Day Breakfast, on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Pearl River Hilton. Please consider nominating an unsung hero from your non-profit organization, corporation or community.
We are happy to announce that the following awards will be distributed to/on behalf of this year’s winners:
- Youth in Philanthropy Award – $500 scholarship to the winner (if there are multiple winners, $1,000 to be divided among them) to be used to continue the winner’s education or philanthropic goals. The fund advisors have the discretion to distribute the funds for any minor (under 18) to the winner’s parent or legal guardian.
- Non-Profit or Fundraising Professional of the Year/Corporate Leadership of the Year/Volunteer of the Year/Philanthropist of the Year – $500 will be donated to a Rockland nonprofit of the winner’s choice. One donation of $500 per category.
Philanthropy Day Award Criteria
Outstanding Corporate Leadership:
Presented to an outstanding corporate leader, business or corporation, who demonstrates outstanding philanthropic leadership through exceptional financial support or volunteerism in Rockland County.
Application narrative must include:
- Description of philanthropic leadership, financial support, and/or volunteerism in a charitable organization(s) and in the community
- Impact of the philanthropic support on the charitable organization(s) and/or the community
Outstanding Volunteer:
Presented to an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising and/or service projects for the benefit of a charitable organization(s) in the community.
Application narrative must include:
- Description of volunteer’s leadership roles, activities and goals
- Achievements and/or personal financial commitment to reach goals
- Impact of the volunteer’s effort on the charitable institution(s) and/or community
Outstanding Non-Profit or Fundraising Professional:
Presented to an outstanding individual in the non-profit field who exemplifies dedication and service to philanthropy, or to a professional fundraiser who exemplifies excellence in fundraising. Nominee should have at least 5 years of experience working in or with a Rockland County charitable organization.
Application narrative must include:
- Description of the individual’s leadership and career achievements in philanthropic service or fundraising
- Impact of philanthropic service and/or fundraising on the charitable organization(s) and/or community
Outstanding Philanthropist:
Presented to an individual or family who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility through direct financial support of a charitable institution(s) in the community.
Application narrative must include:
- Description of civic and charitable responsibility and philanthropic leadership in the community
- Innovative approaches to solving community problems (if applicable)
- Impact of the philanthropic support and leadership on the charitable institution(s) and/or community
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy:
Presented to an outstanding youth, youth group, or rising leader in philanthropy who demonstrates the true spirit of philanthropy through time, treasure and talent. Nominee should be under 23 years of age and be a leader in philanthropy through volunteerism or fundraising.
Application narrative must include:
- Description of volunteer’s leadership roles, activities, and goals
- Impact on the charitable organization(s) and/or community
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted online via the link below. Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Award recipients are required to personally accept their award at the Philanthropy Day Breakfast on November 5, 2026. Nominators will be asked to introduce their award recipient.
Note that the nomination deadline is Friday, August 7, 2026. Late nominations will not be considered.
Click here to view the past Philanthropy Day Award Winners
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Please note: You will need to create a user profile and will be asked to input an EIN Number. This field is required for the one-time registration process. Please enter 000000000 (all zeros) or 111111111 (all ones) to complete your registration even if you are representing a non-profit organization that has an EIN Number.
