Orange County, CA 9/9/2009 5:38:56 AM
National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2009
Nine Outstanding Honorees Announced
The top philanthropists of 2009 will be honored at this year’s National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Orange County celebration.
NPD Orange County has become the most prominent philanthropic recognition event in Orange County with more than a thousand individuals, businesses and support organizations honored since its inception in 1986.
The 24th Annual NPD Awards Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Anaheim Marriott Hotel, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim.
About 100 communities throughout North America celebrate this day by honoring the individuals, businesses and groups that have enhanced their communities though their philanthropy.
Heading the list of Outstanding Honorees this year are John and Elizabeth Stahr, recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
A 2009 Special Judges Award for this year only, the Spirit of Community Award, goes to Ed Arnold of KOCE-TV in recognition of his lifelong service.
Local charity groups and nonprofit organizations submitted more than 100 entries for Outstanding Honorees. A panel of 25 community leaders selected the Outstanding Honorees to represent their peers and receive the top awards in the annual and special categories.
The event is produced by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and presented by the Orange County Register.
For more information regarding the event contact: Event co-chair Linda Jensen, at 949-573-1292 or Linda.Jensen@stjoe.org
Media contact Jess Block NPDOC publicist, 909-706-8525 or JessblockPR@gmail.com
To register for NPDOC, visit the Web site at www.npdoc.org or call 714-997-3585.
National Philanthropy Day 2009 Outstanding Honorees
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
John and Elizabeth Stahr, Corona del Mar
For lifelong support of 31 Southern California nonprofits
John and Elizabeth Stahr have given their time, expertise and financial support to at least 31 Southern California nonprofits.
SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD 2009: SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Ed Arnold, Fountain Valley
A television host with a commitment to philanthropy and awareness
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST
Mary and Dick Allen, Newport Beach
For focusing on Orange County diabetes treatment
OUTSTANDING YOUTH/ YOUTH GROUP
Lion’s Heart, Coto de Caza
For 25,000 community service hours donated by a teen group
OUTSTANDING CORPORATION OR BUSINESS (FEWER THAN 30 EMPLOYEES)
Los Altos Trophy, Cypress
For company-wide support of Goodwill
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC GROUP
WomenSage, Irvine
For giving caregivers help to care for themselves
OUTSTANDING FOUNDER
Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D. Santa Ana
Founder of Orange County High School of the Arts
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER
Richard and Susan Bridgford, Newport Coast
For their commitment to pediatric cancer, ending hunger and education
OUTSTANDING CORPORATION OR BUSINESS (MORE THAN 30 EMPLOYEES)
Anaheim Ducks/Honda Center, Anaheim
For millions of dollars donated in an act of inspirational leadership and support
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