2007 National Philanthropy Day Award Breakfast

Honoring Those Who Have Made Unique and Inspirational Philanthropic Contributions to Organizations Throughout The Hudson Valley

A sold out crowd gathered Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Abigail Kirsch Tappan Hill in Tarrytown to celebrate local philanthropy.
The event was sponsored by Commerce Bank

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated across the country.  Locally, ADO was proud to present awards to many individuals and organizations who make a difference in our community.  Congratulations to:

Professional Fundraiser of the Year
Judy McQuade
Deputy Executive Director
Director, Special Events
Westchester Medical Center Foundation
Nominated by: Westchester Medical Center

Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Kathryn Wasserman Davis
Nominated by: Westchester Children's Association

Nonprofit Board Member of the Year
Isobel Perry
Board Member, Human Development Services of Westchester   
Nominated by: Human Development Services of Westchester   

Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
Manuel Boado
The Apoyo Fund
Nominated by: The Apoyo Fund Committee of the Westchester Community Foundation

Youth in Philanthropy
Alex Harelick
Nominated by: Linda & Steven Harelick, YWCA Middies Swim Team, Temple Israel Center, and the Southern NY Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Yorktown Leo Club   
Nominated by: Support Connection 

Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy
The Pepsi Bottling Group   
Nominated by: Ability Beyond Disability

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation
Nominated by: The Clearview School and PARC 

The Peter J. Gallagher Award for Leadership & Service to ADO 
Lydia Howie 
Howie Marketing & Consulting
Nominated by: Shawn Cribari of Ossining Children's Center and Kari Willis of Cardinal McCloskey Services

SURPRISE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Catherine Marsh, Executive Director of the Westchester Community Foundation, also presented their 2007 Completing the Circle Awardto Jim Bostik, executive director of the Nepperhan Community Center.

Congratulations to the award winners.

We thank you for your generosity to the community.