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 Again this year, the Community Foundation will
award two Philanthropist of the Year awards – one for
Bloomington-Normal and the other for outside the Twin Cities (other
parts of McLean County, plus DeWitt, Logan and Livingston counties).
The recipients (an individual, couple or family) will be honored at
the Community Foundation’s Celebrating Local Philanthropy Luncheon
at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 8 Traders Circle, Normal, on
Nov. 18, 2021. Nominees must reside in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston or
Logan counties.
“Philanthropy is about generosity in all its many forms, commonly
referred to as gifts of time, talent and treasure,” said Greg Meyer,
IPCF executive director. “We know there are outstanding people
giving back to their communities throughout our service area and
we’d like to recognize those efforts. Philanthropic work in smaller
communities often can have a greater effect on its population.”
The criteria for the award are outstanding civic responsibility as
demonstrated by impact of philanthropic efforts; willingness to
serve in leadership roles, providing vision and the ability to
involve others in philanthropic activity; and voluntary commitment
of time and contributions of financial resources. Nominations should
describe why the nominee deserves this recognition. Current IPCF
board members and staff are not eligible to be nominated.
Past recipients of the award are: Susan Hoblitt,
Arthur and Camille Taylor, Paul and Sandra Harmon, Duane and Toni
Farrington, George and Myra Gordon, Darrell and Donna Hartweg, John
and Marilyn Freese, John and Jan Wohlwend, Bob and Julie Dobski,
Roger and Mary Hunt, Deanna Frautschi and Alan Bedell, and Jerry and
Carole Ringer.
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The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2021. Entries may
be submitted by mail to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, 915 E. Washington
St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61701 or by email to info@ilprairiecf.org.
Nomination forms are available for download from the Community Foundation’s
website at https://ilprairiecf.org/philanthropists-of-the-year-award. For more
information, call (309) 662-4477.
About Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, now in its 23rd year, encourages and
facilitates philanthropy in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties by
connecting donors who care with causes that matter to them. The Foundation
currently manages assets of more than $23 million in more than 175 funds
including endowments and donor advised, fiscal sponsorship and scholarship
funds. More information is available at www.ilprairiecf.org.
[Michele Evans
Grants & Communications Director
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation] |
