48th Annual Philanthropy Awards
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
For 48 years, AFP Chicago has honored the committed, passionate individuals and corporations who work on behalf of the nonprofit organizations that AFP Chicago serves. Our annual awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and fundraising executives who demonstrate high ethical standards and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our great city.
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This year's Annual Philanthropy Awards will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
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Congratulations to our 2024 Honorees
![Susan and Bob Wislow Susan and Bob Wislow](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/wislow%20%281%29.crop.jpg)
Distinguished Philanthropists Award Susan and Robert Wislow
Honored for their personal commitment to a variety of philanthropic causes in the Chicago community. view bio
![Michelle Morales Michelle Morales](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/M_Morales.crop.png)
Professional Grantor Award Michelle Morales, Woods Fund ChicagoAwarded to a corporate or foundation giving officer for their professionalism and support to the nonprofit community. view bio
![Thomas Wick Thomas Wick](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/Wick%20head%20shot%20May%202024%202.crop.png)
Benjamin Franklin Award Thomas Wick, Rush University System for HealthPresented to a fundraising professional for significant achievements in a long career who serves as a role model for our profession. view bio
![Ayesha Jaco Ayesha Jaco](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/Jaco_Ayesha%20%282%29.crop.png)
Outstanding Community Leader Award Ayesha Jaco, MAM, West Side UnitedPresented to an individual for extraordinary leadership or advocacy resulting in significant change for our community. view bio
![Michael O'Grady Michael O'Grady](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/ogrady_mike_crop3.png)
Executive Leader Award Michael O'Grady, Northern TrustPresented to a business leader whose outstanding leadership has garnered business and civic support for philanthropy. view bio
![Latin School of Chicago Latin School of Chicago](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/latinschoolofchicago.crop.jpg)
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award Latin School of Chicago Student Philanthropy InitiativePresented to a youth leader or leaders, or a youth-generated project and its team, having demonstrated a significant impact on the Chicago community. view bio
![Barbara Morton Barbara Morton](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/barbara.morton.crop.jpg)
Outstanding Volunteer Award Barbara Morton, PhD, Lutheran HomePresented to an individual who demonstrates exemplary volunteerism through the dedication of significant personal time, talents, and resources fostering a particular organization or group of organizations. view bio
![Jill Zimmeran and Kate Maehr Jill Zimmeran and Kate Maehr](https://afpc.memberclicks.net/assets/Awards/2024_Awards/2024_Honorees/zimmerman.maehr.web.jpg)
Special Award Jill Zimmerman and Kate Maehr, Greater Chicago Food DepositoryHonored for their partnership within the community and exceptional efforts in combating hunger and food insecurity across the Chicago area. view Jill Zimmerman bio | view Kate Maehr bio
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