Nominations are now open for the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter National Philanthropy Day Awards, which recognize the impact of fundraising professionals, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic individuals and businesses within the Golden Horseshoe area. The awards celebration will be held at LiUNA Station in Hamilton this year, on Friday, November 13.
Award Categories:
- Rising Star in Fundraising Excellence
- Outstanding Marketing and Communications Campaign
- Outstanding Fundraising & Event
- Outstanding Fundraiser
- Outstanding Community Partner
- Outstanding Philanthropist
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
- Outstanding Leadership and Focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)
- Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy
Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026
For further information about the National Philanthropy Day Awards program or to apply, click here.

