2025 Philanthropy Day Celebration

The 2025 Philanthropy Day Awards will be held on May 7th, 2025 at Distribution Hall in Austin, Texas

The annual Philanthropy Day Awards celebration recognizes and honors outstanding achievements by individuals, corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations whose philanthropy creates a significant impact on the quality of life in Central Texas. Proceeds from the event directly support AFP Greater Austin’s mission of advancing philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising. More specifically, event support enables the Chapter to offer year-round programming, move forward local IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) initiatives, as well as scholarships for local fundraisers and nonprofit professionals. 


Purchase Your Tickets and Tables!

We hope you can join us to shine the light on philanthropy in Central Texas!

Tables: Tables with seating for 10, 8, and 6 are available, priced between $780 and $1,300.

Tickets: Individual tickets are $130 for AFP Greater Austin Members and $160 for nonmembers. Tickets can also be obtained through sponsorships so check out the sponsorship opportunities listed below!

Click here to purchase your table or tickets!

 


Sponsor Philanthropy Day 2025

Proceeds from the event directly support AFP Greater Austin’s mission of advancing philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising. Learn more about becoming a sponsor and help advance philanthropy in our community.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor

2025 Philanthropy Day Award Honorees

 
Communitarian
Fayruz Benyousef, CFRE
 
Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year 
Ali Khataw
 
Outstanding Philanthropic Medium/Large Corporation of the Year 
Texas Mutual
 
Outstanding Philanthropic Small Corporation of the Year 
Hot Dog Marketing
 
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization of the Year 
The Junior League of Austin
 
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year 
Melinda Garvey
 
Kelly Davidson Memorial Outstanding Philanthropic Youth of the Year 
Lily Rericich
 
Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year 
Adrienne Longenecker, CFRE
 
Special Recognition (Individual) 
Vicki Roberts & The Roberts Family
 
Special Recognition (Corporation) 
Live Oak Ventures

 

Please reach out to Philanthropy Day 2025 Co-Chairs Ami Kane & Suhailah Waheed, at [email protected] if you have any questions about the event or are interested in volunteering to serve on a committee this year. 


Thank you to our 2025 Philanthropy Day Sponsors!