The 27th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon was held on May 13th at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.  Richard Carrothers and Dennis Hennessy were the honorary co-chairmen, and Heather Jean-Paul Wong served as the chairmen.  Mary and Alan Atterbury were honored as Philanthropists of the Year.  Katie and Clyde Wendel were acclaimed as Volunteers of the Year.  John Bluford was heralded as Nonprofit Professional of the Year.  Hallmark Cards was named Business Philanthropist of the Year.  This year’s Rising Stars of Philanthropy were Jamie Berg, Lisa Hallier, Sheri Johnson, Erin Mos, Kathy Schikevitz, Laura Curry Sloan, Rob Smith, and Mary and Richard Wetzel.

Also featured in the July 9th issue of The Independent magazine
Photo Credit: Nicki Griffith

Dennis Hennessy, honorary co-chairman; Michelle Davis, Nonprofit Connect;  and Richard Carrothers, honorary co-chairman

Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Honorees: David Hall, John Bluford, Alan and Mary Atterbury, Katie and Clyde Wendel, and Donald Hall, Jr.

Rising Stars of Philanthropy: Kathy Schikevitz, Erin Mos, Laura Curry Sloan, Rob Smith, Mary and Richard Wetzel, Sheri Johnson, Lisa Hallier, and Jamie Berg

Luncheon Committee Members: Laurel Harrold, Sherri Lozano, Pam Gradinger, Christa Cavanaugh, vice chairman; Barbara O’Hearne, Brian Riegel, Kimberlee Ried, Ken Jackson, Martha Atlas, Jean-Paul Wong, chairman; Nicole Levy and Heather Wong, chairman