There are those who go above and beyond to support their community, and on Nov. 16, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) New Orleans Chapter hosted its Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room to celebrate those outstanding individuals and organizations.
”For as long as humankind exists, there is always going to be a need to help each other out. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the importance of stepping up and doing our part to not only help those less fortunate, but to also ensure that the world is a better place to live,” said Tony Enterante, AFP New Orleans 2023 board president, about the event.
The 2023 honorees represented a diverse cross-section of the New Orleans area: Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Jinny Bigelow; Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Arthur Roger; Outstanding Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy: Pool Corporation; Outstanding Foundation: Pro Bono Publico; Outstanding Philanthropists: Pat and Henry Shane; Board of Directors Award: United Way of Southeast Louisiana; Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (tie): Walker Berry (posthumously) and Mount Carmel Academy.
Michelle Hebert and Erica Halpern were event co-chairs.
Fun Fact: Nominations can only be received from AFP New Orleans Chapter members. The luncheon has happened annually for more than 25 years.
