Thursday, November 1st,  2012

About the Awards

The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals, families and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area.  Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.

Volunteer: Given to an individual, couple or family who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.

Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.

Philanthropist: Given to an individual, couple or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.

Community members will have an opportunity to nominate individuals, families and businesses in any of the three categories.  A panel of local judges will make the final selections from the nominations.

Nomination forms must be received by September 14, 2012.  Mail to: Kearney Area Community Foundation, 2207 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 1694, Kearney, NE 68848-1694.

Pictures and Videos from the 2011 Event

Past winners:

2006 Recipients:

• Carl Spelts, Philanthropist
• Gary Roubicek, Volunteer
• Eaton Corporation, Corporate

2007 Recipients:

• Dr. B.M. and Beverly Stevenson, Philanthropist
• Paul Younes, Volunteer
• Kearney Hub, Corporate

2008 Recipients:

• Jerry and Edith Marlatt, Philanthropist
• Pat Munro, Volunteer
• Platte Valley State Bank, Corporate

2009 Recipients:

• Jackie Rosenlof, Philanthropist
• MONA Founders, Volunteer
• Baldwin Filters/CLARCOR, Corporate

2010 Recipients:

• Dr. L.R. and Jane Smith, Philanthropist
• Todd and Lois Thalken, Volunteer
• Cash-Wa Distributing, Corporate

2011 Recipients:

•          Norris and Lori Marshall, Philanthropist
•          Dr. Joel Johnson, Volunteer
•          Builders Warehouse, Corporate