Philanthropist of the Year
The Coalition of Charitable Organizations established the Outstanding Philanthropist Award to recognize individuals or families for exceptional generosity, whose gifts of time, talents, expertise, and direct financial support has contributed significantly to the success of nonprofit organizations in southwestern North Dakota. Nominees have shown evidence of long-term direct financial support and its impact on nonprofit organizations. They have contributed to a variety of nonprofits, demonstrated leadership in giving, and given encouragement and motivation to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy. The Outstanding Philanthropist Award encourages others to make a difference and to be philanthropic.
We will recognize the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropist(s) at the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Tuesday, October 25 at the Ramada in Dickinson. The banquet provides a unique occasion for you and your organization to publicly express your appreciation to those who do so much to enhance philanthropic support in our community and is a celebration of the spirit of giving.
Please take a few minutes to nominate your outstanding supporters. Please refer to the criteria as you submit your nominations. Nomination forms must be postmarked by October 1, 2011.
The definition established by COCO for the Outstanding Philanthropist(s) award is: a family, individual or business with a proven record of exceptional generosity, whose gifts of time, expertise and direct financial support have contributed significantly to the success of the nonprofit agencies in southwestern North Dakota.
The criteria established for the Outstanding Philanthropist Award is:
1) The nominee has shown evidence of direct financial support and its impact on nonprofit organizations in southwestern North Dakota.
2) The nominee has financially contributed to a variety of COCO organizations.
3) The nominee has given their time and talents to nonprofit organizations.
4) The nominee has demonstrated leadership in giving such as giving a lead gift or acting as a campaign chair.
5) There is evidence that the nominee has given encouragement and motivation to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy.
For the nomination form, please follow the link below:
http://cocononprofits.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Phil-of-the-year-nomination-form-11.pdf
If you have any questions or suggestions, please email Mohammad Hawili at mohammadh@dlnconsulting.com
2010 Outstanding Philanthropists:
Jack & Velma Olin of Dickinson,
URL Radio (Stacy Sturm and Nicole Morrison-Mathern) of Bismarck
Past Outstanding Philanthropists include:
2009-Fisher Industries and Its Employees of Dickinson,
Bosch Lumber – Paul, Joel and Troy Bosch of Dickinson
2008- Guy & Sandra Moos of Dickinson
Ben Frank of Dickinson
2007- Dale & Glenice Hansen of Dickinson
Paul & Gail Ebeltoft of Dickinson
2006- Kenneth and Mary Mann of Dickinson
Bernel and Anton Zabolotny of Killdeer
2005- Jim and Sonya Ozbun of Dickinson
Antonia (Toni) King of Dickinson
2004- Palmer Nelson of Grassy Butte
LaFern Pulkrabek of Bowman
Rev. Steve and Joan Tangen of Dickinson
2003- Dennis and Nancy Johnson of Dickinson
Bob and Alice Stranik of Dickinson