The Association of Fundraising Professionals Honors Top Local Philanthropists
Portland, November 19th, 2013. Cheers resounded at the AFP Awards Luncheon for award recipients and their friends and family like Cherie Walker, Karen Early, Charlie Walker, Douglas Walker and Karie Trumbo. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter (“AFP”) honored seven philanthropic individuals and organizations at the 2013 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Portland Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom. Gwyneth Gamble Booth was master of ceremonies which drew 660 people. Â (photo credit, Andie Petkus)
2013 Philanthropy Award winners were:
·        Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding Philanthropist
·        Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
·        New Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
·        Ann & Bill Swindells Charitable Trust, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
·        Japanese Garden Volunteers, Outstanding Volunteer Group
·        Carolyn Winter, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession
·        Charlie Walker, Thomas Lamb Eliot Award
The AFP Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter provides resources, education and networking opportunities for development professionals in our region. Oregon State University Foundation and the University of Oregon were the Platinum Sponsors of the event.