WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day

Awards Celebration

WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day

Awards Celebration

WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day

Awards Celebration

WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day

Awards Celebration

WelcomeNational Philanthropy Day

Awards Celebration

Presenting Sponsors

Exclusive Media Sponsors

Hometown Hero Sponsors

Akron Community Foundation

Family & Community Services

The Lehner Family Foundation

Maynard Family Foundation

The University of Akron

Vanguard SponsorsAkron-Canton Regional

Foodbank

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Akron Rotary Camp

Aultman Foundation

Barberton Community Foundation

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

The Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Community Support Services

Day Ketterer Ltd.

East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation

The Gables Assisted Living

Invent Now

OPRS Foundation/Rockynol

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation

Walsh Jesuit High School

Table Sponsors

Akron Area YMCA

OPEN M

United Way of Summit County

Patron SponsorsGregg Mervis, Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau

Nanci Miller, Pegasus Farm

Nicole Mullet, ArtsNow

Angela Palomba, The First Tee of Canton

Nanci Self, Nazareth Housing Development Corporation

Sandy Turner

Katherine Widnes, WWBD Consulting, LLC

Mella A. Castner

Karen Freeman, FIRST GLANCE Student Center

Dave Gaino, Apple Growth Partners

Barb Greene, CommonGood Consulting, Inc.

Julie Hall, Apple Growth Partners

Shelley Koch, Leadership Akron

Bonnie Lass Wojno

Thank you!

Past Awardees Attending TodayAkron Community Foundation – 1994

Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation – 2014

Rennick Andreoli – 2009

Aultman – 2012

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund – 2009

The Burton D. Morgan Foundation – 2008

Marian Calvin – 1989

Bob Cooper – 2013

Kent State University – 2004

The Lehner Family Foundation – 2009

Philip H. Maynard – 2005 & 2009

Judy & Roger Read – 2002 & 2007

Summa Foundation – 2010

The Timken Company – 2010

Streets of Manhattan

Change the world with a giving heart

Presenting Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Small Business Leadership Award

Testa Companies nominated by Summa Foundation

Testa Companies has become a major contributor within its home community, dedicating itself to philanthropy and service. The artwork of the 2015 Small Business Leadership Award reflects the expansive nature of the honoree’s relationship with the community in forms inspired by distant clouds, surrounded by an embracing circular shape.

Small Business Leadership Award

Testa Companies nominated by Summa Foundation

Corporate Leadership Award

Huntington Banknominated by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank & The First Tee of

Canton

Presenting Sponsor

At the core of Huntington National Bank is the belief that its business will succeed by doing the right thing for its customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities. Huntington acts on that conviction as individual members and as a whole. The artwork of the 2015 Corporate Leadership Award uses broad brush strokes of color to express the honoree’s action-oriented approach to philanthropy and community involvement.

Corporate Leadership Award

Huntington Banknominated by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank & The First Tee of

Canton

Foundation Leadership Award

Barberton Community Foundation

nominated by Victim Assistance Program

The impact of the Barberton Community Foundation can be seen throughout its community. The Foundation has supported local community organizations and individuals, and the community has grown and flowered around them. This thriving rejuvenation is represented in artwork that features a central shape reminiscent of Lake Anna, encircled by patterns and floral forms.

Foundation Leadership Award

Barberton Community Foundation

nominated by Victim Assistance Program

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award

Dr. David & Mrs. Carol Anne Peter

nominated by Walsh Jesuit High School & Akron General Foundation

Presenting Sponsor

Threads of bright color in the design of the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award represent the numerous contributions of honorees Dr. David and Mrs. Carol Anne Peter. Starting as ideas based on their own personal experience, the Peters’ contributions form a tapestry of community benefits. Their contributions both address the specific needs of their community and serve as an expression of lives well lived.

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award

Dr. David & Mrs. Carol Anne Peter

nominated by Walsh Jesuit High School & Akron General Foundation

Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Harry and Fran Donovan

nominated by Akron Community Foundation & OPEN M

In soaring articulations of red, white and blue, the artwork of the 2015 Outstanding Philanthropist Award celebrates the lives and contributions of Harry and Fran Donovan. A Purple Heart World War II veteran, Harry exemplifies the heroism of those who serve our country, and he sets an example of how to treat and care for those heroes. Harry and Fran have given consistently to help the less fortunate. The artwork expresses their elevation of others and their commitment to higher ideals. Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Harry and Fran Donovan

nominated by Akron Community Foundation & OPEN M

Special Recognition Award

The University of Akron Pay It

Forward Programnominated by Lisa Martinez

Presenting Sponsor

The artwork of the 2015 Special Recognition Award uses a whirlwind movement to pull colors and shapes toward its center. The design is a visual representation of the University of Akron’s Pay it Forward Program and its mission to involve the next generation of leaders in philanthropy. This vital part of the giving cycle calls for educating and engaging young leaders who work toward actionable, achievable goals today while building working relationship with opportunities for tomorrow.

Special Recognition Award

The University of Akron Pay It

Forward Programnominated by Lisa Martinez

Children in Philanthropy Award

Ava Kressnominated by Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Ava Kress’ vision for improving the world around her coalesced in clarity as she matured and grew in understanding of the individuals her work was helping. Her accomplishments over the last year will have a continuing impact on the H. Barbara Booker School and its students. The artwork of the 2015 Children in Philanthropy Award uses soft points of bright color to reflect Ava’s success in bringing her vision for service into focus.

Children in Philanthropy Award

Ava Kressnominated by Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Thank YouAll Awardees, Sponsors, and

Attendeeswho helped us make this a

successful event!