University Advancement professional to be honored

INDIANAPOLIS -- Fundraising professionals throughout the state will be celebrating the spirit of giving in November by recognizing philanthropists and the impact of Hoosier philanthropy at the 36th annual Indiana Philanthropy Awards celebration, presented by Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

Since 1983, Indiana Philanthropy Awards have honored individuals and organizations who have enhanced philanthropy, the community, and the world through their dedicated efforts, time, leadership, passion, and generosity in Indiana. Past honorees have included some of the foremost philanthropists, leaders, organizations, and corporations in Indiana who have left an indelible mark on communities across the state and beyond.

The following individuals, corporations, and organizations will be honored:

2018 Indiana Philanthropy Award Honorees

Lifetime Achievement: Edgar and Dorothy (posthumously) Fehnel (Indianapolis) Nominated by Indiana University Foundation, Herron School of Art and Design, and Newfields

Outstanding Philanthropist: Charlene and Joe Barnette (Carmel) Nominated by Eskenazi Health Foundation

Outstanding Fundraising Professional: John Heintz (Terre Haute) Nominated by Indiana State University Foundation

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Mark and Marabeth Levett (Columbus) Nominated by Hanover College

Outstanding Youth Achievement: Sophia Pruitt (Indianapolis) Nominated by IndyHumane

Outstanding Foundation: R. B. Annis Educational Foundation (Indianapolis) Nominated by University of Indianapolis

Outstanding Foundation: Sherman & Marjorie Zeigler Foundation (Muncie) Nominated by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc.

Outstanding Philanthropy Group: Impact 100 of Greater Indianapolis (Indianapolis) Nominated by Roberta Jaggers Outstanding Corporation: Sun King Brewing Company (Indianapolis) Nominated by American Red Cross of Indiana

The Association of Fundraising Professionals-Indiana Chapter (AFP-IC) is a network of 375 professional fundraisers and service providers in central Indiana, all working on behalf of important nonprofit causes in our community.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the leading organization for professionalism in fundraising and has helped thousands of fundraisers to efficiently and ethically raise philanthropic dollars by increasing their fundraising skills and knowledge. Since 1960, AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP's nearly 30,000 individual and organizational members raise over $100 billion annually, equivalent to one-third of all charitable giving in North America and millions more around the world.

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Media contact: Sara Nash, AFP-IC Chapter administrator, afpic@nashams.com
or 317-824-0940