Story County Alliance for Philanthropy announces open nominations for 17th annual Philanthropy Day Awards
Ames, Iowa — May 17, 2022 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nominations are being sought for the 17th annual Philanthropy Day Awards presented by the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The awards recognize individuals, families, groups and businesses throughout Story County who have exhibited outstanding financial or leadership support for any charitable cause.
Award categories include: Individual/Family Philanthropist, Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist, Individual Volunteer Fundraiser, Group Volunteer Fundraiser and Youth Volunteer Fundraiser.
Jean Kresse, President and CEO of the United Way of Story County, commented that, “We are so proud of the giving spirit of our community and appreciate the opportunity to say thank you for helping to make things even better in our community.”
Any individual, group, business, corporation or foundation within Story County may be considered. The first step in the nomination process is to submit a short Intent to Nominate form, due by June 17, 2022. The form can be found online and submitted at www.storycountyphilanthropy.org/nominations or printed and mailed to United Way of Story County, 315 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010.
Full nomination forms, will be sent out the end of June and are due July 29, 2022.
Philanthropy Day is supported by many organizations and individuals who give their time and talent as members of the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The members of the alliance recognize the importance of Philanthropy and volunteer year-round to celebrate and support Philanthropy in Story County. There are also many local, Story County sponsors who provide financial support for the organization. The members, organizations and sponsors can be found on the website.
The following individuals, groups, and businesses were recognized in 2021:
Sarah and J. Ben Buck, Ames Ford Lincoln, SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) at ISU, George Niang Golf Outing, Northcrest Community Residents and Sia Agnihotri.
Award winners will be honored at the 2022 Philanthropy Day celebration scheduled to be held on November 17, 2022 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. For more information, visit www.storycountyphilanthropy.org or call the United Way of Story County office at 515-268-5142.
Charlie Weber, 515-460-333
Nominations are being sought for the 17th annual Philanthropy Day Awards presented by the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The awards recognize individuals, families, groups and businesses throughout Story County who have exhibited outstanding financial or leadership support for any charitable cause.
Award categories include: Individual/Family Philanthropist, Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist, Individual Volunteer Fundraiser, Group Volunteer Fundraiser and Youth Volunteer Fundraiser.
Jean Kresse, President and CEO of the United Way of Story County, commented that, “We are so proud of the giving spirit of our community and appreciate the opportunity to say thank you for helping to make things even better in our community.”
Any individual, group, business, corporation or foundation within Story County may be considered. The first step in the nomination process is to submit a short Intent to Nominate form, due by June 17, 2022. The form can be found online and submitted at www.storycountyphilanthropy.org/nominations or printed and mailed to United Way of Story County, 315 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010.
Full nomination forms, will be sent out the end of June and are due July 29, 2022.
Philanthropy Day is supported by many organizations and individuals who give their time and talent as members of the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The members of the alliance recognize the importance of Philanthropy and volunteer year-round to celebrate and support Philanthropy in Story County. There are also many local, Story County sponsors who provide financial support for the organization. The members, organizations and sponsors can be found on the website.
The following individuals, groups, and businesses were recognized in 2021:
Sarah and J. Ben Buck, Ames Ford Lincoln, SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) at ISU, George Niang Golf Outing, Northcrest Community Residents and Sia Agnihotri.
Award winners will be honored at the 2022 Philanthropy Day celebration scheduled to be held on November 17, 2022 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. For more information, visit www.storycountyphilanthropy.org or call the United Way of Story County office at 515-268-5142.
Charlie Weber, 515-460-333
