The Generosity of Spirit Awards™ are a vital platform for recognizing and rewarding significant community involvement. These prestigious awards honour individual philanthropists, dedicated volunteers, businesses, and organizations that are making a difference. These awards celebrate exceptional philanthropic individuals, businesses, and groups in Calgary and surrounding areas, who have set new benchmarks of excellence in giving and volunteering through their time, leadership, and financial support.

This is your opportunity to get key insights into what make a nomination stand out. What information you need to collect. Where to get supporters. How much time you need to allocate to writing this winning nomination. And what to avoid.  It’s a must attend event that will help you achieve success in honouring your donors and supporters.  There is no fee to attend this session – a great ROI. 

Join us for this session and learn about writing a winning award, and understand what the Generosity of Spirit Award Jury is looking for in their selection! 

Anyone can nominate someone or some organization or business for a GOS Award, as long as they meet all the criteria for nomination. Tell you colleagues, friends, family, and community supporters!  National Philanthropy Day is just around the corner!! 

Nominations are now open and close Friday May 22nd, 2026 

Mark you calendars – National Philanthropy Day luncheon will be held on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.