Previous Story County Philanthropy Day Award Recipients

​2022

• Woodruff Construction - Outstanding Business Philanthropist 
• Ames Noon Kiwanis Club - Outstanding Group Philanthropist 
• Ames Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club - Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy  
• Dr. Jon Flem​ing - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser 
• Al and Karen Hermanson  - Outstanding Philanthropist 

2021

• Ames Ford Lincoln - Outstanding Business Philanthropist 
• Northcrest Community Residents - Outstanding Group Philanthropist 
• SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) Food Pantry - Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy  
• Georges Niang Golf Outing - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser 
• Sarah and J. Ben Buck  - Outstanding Philanthropist 
• Sia Agnihotri - Rising Star Philanthropist Award 

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2020

• Award ceremony cancelled due to pandemic

2019

• RE/MAX Real Estate Center - Outstanding Business Philanthropist 
• Story City Friends Endowment​ - Outstanding Group Philanthropist 
• Roland-Story Community School District – Student Organizations - Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy 
• Sheila Lundt ​-  Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser 
• Ruth Harris  - Outstanding Philanthropist 

2018

• South Story Bank & Trust - Outstanding Business Philanthropist 
• Ames Morning Rotary - Outstanding Group Philanthropist 
• Latinx Student Leadership Council - Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy 
• Michael Wiechmann - Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy 
• Pat and Louis Banitt - Outstanding Philanthropists 

2017

• Renewable Energy Group - Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist
• Rotary Club of Ames - Outstanding Group Philanthropist
• Ames High School Reggie’s Sleep Out Committee - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

• Alan & Mary Christy - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
• Jeff & Peggy Johnson - Outstanding Philanthropists 

2016

• Country Landscapes - Outstanding Corporate/ Foundation Philanthropist 
• Ballard Education Foundation - Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Pi Kappa Alpha - Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser
• Tim Day - Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Bev and Warren Madden - Outstanding Philanthropists

2015

• Wilson Toyota Scion of Ames - Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation/ Philanthropist Award
• Altrusa of Ames - Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser Award
• Kate Hulshizer - Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser Award
• Monica Porter - Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser Award
• Hertz Family - Outstanding Individual/Family Philanthropist Award

2014

• Ames Police Benevolent Association – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Bethesda Lutheran Church – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Mrs. Lynn Nielsen’s Special Needs Class – Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser
• Roger Kluesner – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Julie and Harold Pike – Outstanding Individual/Family Philanthropist

2013

• 3M – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Kiwanis Clubs of Story County – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Girl Scout Troops 28 and 150 – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists

• Jim Black – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Yvonne and Kevin Kinzler – Outstanding Family Philanthropists

2012

• Kreg Tool – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Ames Public Library Friends Foundation Sales Committee – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Nevada High School Key Club – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists

• Dr. Jay Brown – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Jennifer and Brian Dieter – Outstanding Family Philanthropists

 
2011

• Alpha Copies & Print Center – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist

• Josephine Tope Community Auditorium Capital Campaign Committee – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Ames Public Library Teen Advisory Group – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists
• Willie and Rollie Struss – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Carolyn and Chuck Jons – Outstanding Family Philanthropists

2010

• Greater Iowa Credit Union – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Mary Greeley Medical Center Auxiliary – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Story County Youth Philanthropists – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists

• Neala Benson – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Janice and Marvin Walter – Outstanding Family Philanthropists
• JoAnn Mosley – Spirit of Philanthropy

 
2009

• Burke Corporation – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Heartland Variety Show Committee – Outstanding Group Volunteer Fundraiser
• Central Elementary K-Kids – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists

• Heather and Gary Botine – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraisers
• Clare and Jim Frevert – Outstanding Family Philanthropists

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2008

• First National Bank – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Joe Wallace – Outstanding Youth Philanthropist
• Linda and Bernie White – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraisers
• Sherry and Lee Sargent – Outstanding Family Philanthropists

 
2007

• Sauer Danfoss – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Cory M. Hanson – Outstanding Youth Philanthropist
• Suzan Shierholz – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraisers
• Ruth and Clayton Swenson – Outstanding Individual Philanthropists

2006

• ​McFarland Clinic PC – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Nevada Multiage Program – Outstanding Youth Philanthropists
• Phillip O’Berry – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Marge and Erb Hunziker – Outstanding Individual Philanthropists

2005

• Pella Rolscreen Foundation, Story City Operations – Outstanding Business/Corporate/Foundation Philanthropist
• Kevin Geiken and Keegan Kautzky – Outstanding Volunteer Youth Fundraisers
• Verne C. Bates – Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser
• Janet S. and Donald R. Payer – Outstanding Individual Philanthropists