National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world.
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AWARDS LUNCHEON - NOVEMBER 6, 2025
11:00 am networking, 11:30 program starts
Individual ticket sales
To purchase a full table (10 seats)
please contact DeAnn @ deann@afpcc.org
2025 National Philanthropy Day Honorees
Outstanding Large Business
The Group Real Estate
Fort Collins
Outstanding Small Business
Concord Energy LLC
Denver
Outstanding Foundation
Nathan Yip Foundation
Denver
Outstanding Philanthropist
Sherri Koelbel
Denver
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Laura Mendez
Denver
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Christina Cooper
Fort Collins
Outstanding Volunteer
Ri Armstrong
Golden
Outstanding Professional Grantmaker
Roweena Naidoo
Denver
Outstanding Youth
Amy Xia
Greenwood Village
Outstanding Youth Group
Gunnison High School Legion Club
Gunnison
Lifetime Achievement
Ellie Caulkins
Denver
Inspiration
Firefly Autism
Lakewood
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National Philanthropy Day Selection Committee
2025
Thank you to Empower for hosting the Selection Meeting. |
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Award Categories
Lifetime Achievement
Outstanding Large Business
Outstanding Small Business
Outstanding Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropist
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Outstanding Professional Grantmaker
Outstanding Service Organization
Outstanding Volunteer
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Inspiration Award
Outstanding Youth
Outstanding Youth Group
Full Award Category Descriptions
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Join us in 2025 to:
LEARN how individuals, organizations, and businesses across Colorado are creating a kinder,
more sustainable and just world
CONNECT with other changemakers who care about philanthropy and our vibrant nonprofit sector
CELEBRATE our award winners and the difference philanthropy makes
At National Philanthropy Day Colorado, we believe everyone can participate in philanthropy.
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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY®
giving, volunteering, and everything you do to help change the world!
Our sincere thank you to all those who nominate people in their community
who support and uplift philanthropy in all areas.