This award is presented to an individual, a family, or family foundation with a proven record of exceptional generosity who has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic responsibility through direct substantial financial support, exemplary leadership in advancing philanthropy, and whose generosity encourages others to become philanthropic leaders, particularly in Anne Arundel County.
Wondering who to nominate?
Do you know someone who has transformed your organization and/or other nonprofits through their financial support and philanthropic leadership? Nominate them for Philanthropist of the Year.
Nominations Open May 15th for the 2024 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon which will honor eight generous community leaders that represent the depth and breadth of philanthropy in Anne Arundel County in the following categories: Philanthropist of the Year Award; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; Young Volunteer of the Year Award; Boots on the Ground Award; Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy; Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award and The Legacy Award for Planned Giving.
Previous Philanthropists of the Year:
Philanthropists of the Year
2001 Hillard & Karolyn Donner
2002 Creston & Betty Jane Tate
2003 Jim & Katherine Mandrin
2004 Frank & Susan Chaney
2005 Tom & Peggy Baldwin
2006 Robert Pascal
2007 Frederick A. Graul
2008 Edward St. John
2009 Phil & Meri Gibbs
2010 Jim & Linda Humphrey
2011 Patty McManus
2012 James & Sylvia Earl
2013 John & Cathy Belcher
2014 John & Terri Hussman
2015 JoAnn DeCesaris
2016 Richard "Dick" Franyo
2017 Jane Campbell Chambliss & Pete Chambliss
2018 Beverly & Stephen Marcus
2019 Kent and Sue McNew
2020 John and Jan Magnolia
2021 Jeffrey Harris & Joyce Pratt
2022 Carol B. Sisco
2023 Mike & Trish Davis
Eligibility Criteria
All nominees must:
- Be a resident of Anne Arundel County
- Have a demonstrated track record of charitable giving to one or more nonprofit organizations based in and working in Anne Arundel County
- Have made a positive impact in the lives of county residents through their giving
- Encourage/motivate others to become philanthropic