About National Philanthropy Day in Calgary


National Philanthropy Day is celebrated across the world each November to commend and highlight the accomplishments of individuals and groups who make a difference in their communities.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Calgary & Area Chapter is proud to present the Annual National Philanthropy Day® Generosity of Spirit™ Awards being celebrated in Calgary every November. 

Each year, we honour philanthropists in the following categories for their gifts of time, talent, treasure and energy to make our communities, and our world, better. These individuals and groups take small and large steps, every day, to make changes that improve the world for the people and agencies they support in numerous ways. The ripples that their efforts make have a massive impact.

Doc Seaman Individual Philanthropist Award presented by The Calgary Foundation 
Outstanding Philanthropic Family
OUtstanding Youth Philanthropist
Outstanding Group Philanthropist
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist
Outstanding Philanthropist: Lifetime Achievement

In addition, we are proud to honour professionals who work in the fields of fundraising and community investment, helping support the work of non-profit organizations.

Outstanding New Fundraising Professional
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Hazel Gillespie Community Investment Leadership Award

AFP Calgary & Area Chapter