Philanthropy Awards

Philanthropy Awards

AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Philanthropy Awards

The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has honoured leadership in philanthropy through its annual awards program since 1995. This year’s group of extraordinary recipients will join a long list of generous Canadians. These awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support of a special group of Canadians who set new benchmarks of excellence in the acts of giving and volunteering.

We encourage you to please take a moment to nominate a community member, colleague, donor, organization and/or young person for one of these awards. During these challenging times, it is a powerful way to recognize outstanding contributions and inspire others to serve their community through philanthropy.

Award Categories

  • Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established the Outstanding Philanthropist Award to be presented in recognition of an individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record of exceptional generosity and financial support. Winners will have encouraged and motivated others to take similar leadership roles toward philanthropy at the local, national and international levels.
  • Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer – Small Organization – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award to be presented to an individual, couple or family in recognition of their exceptional skills in managing and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of nonprofit organizations with an operating budget not greater than $1 million and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
  • Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer – Large Organization – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award to be presented to an individual, couple or family in recognition of their exceptional skills in managing and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of nonprofit organizations with an operating budget greater than $1 million and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
  • Outstanding Corporation of the Year – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established an award to be presented in recognition of a corporation or its corporate foundation that has demonstrated outstanding financial support (may include a portion of in-kind support), community involvement and motivation of others to take leadership roles.
  • Outstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Group – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award category to recognize a Private [charitable, family, community or other] foundation or a special-purpose philanthropic group (i.e. service club) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles encouraging philanthropy local, national and/or international community involvement.
  • Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established a Youth in Philanthropy Award to be presented in recognition of outstanding volunteerism and leadership by youth. One of the Chapter’s central roles is to broaden the public’s awareness of the value of philanthropy. Additionally, the Chapter feels a responsibility to foster coming generations of volunteers, donors and professionals in the charitable sector. By establishing this award the chapter hopes to serve both aims, while giving richly deserved recognition to the efforts of youth, 5 to 23 years of age who are involved in philanthropic activities.
  • Mo Davies Small Organization Award for Excellence in Fundraising – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established the Small Organization Award for Excellence to be presented to a nonprofit organization with an operating budget not greater than $1 million. The award recognizes organizations that have undertaken innovative initiatives, projects or campaigns that have resulted in overall fundraising growth and/or improved development infrastructure.
  • Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Small Organization – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award to be presented in recognition of an AFP Greater Toronto Chapter member’s outstanding individual fundraising achievements. The individual will be practicing their profession directly for a nonprofit organization, with an operating budget not greater than $1 million.
  • Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Large Organization – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award to be presented in recognition of an AFP Greater Toronto Chapter member’s outstanding individual fundraising achievements. The individual will be practicing their profession directly for a nonprofit organization, with an operating budget greater than $1 million.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – The AFP Greater Toronto Chapter has established this award to be presented in recognition of an AFP Greater Toronto Chapter member’s outstanding individual fundraising achievements. The individual will be practicing their profession as a consultant.

To learn more about AFP Global’s Awards programs click here.