Now seeking nominations and sponsors!

The 24th Annual WSPN Philanthropy Awards will take place on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. 

At the heart of the philanthropic community are people-organizers, communicators, mentors, and innovators, all who are willing to inspire, enlighten, feed, heal, shelter, educate, and nurture the people in our community. Each year, West Suburban Philanthropic Network recognizes these outstanding individuals, businesses, foundations, and corporations and the skilled, fundraising professionals who serve alongside them through our Annual Philanthropy Awards. 

We invite you to nominate a person, group, business, or organization to be recognized in these categories:

• Philanthropist of the Year
• Humanitarian of the Year
• Young Philanthropist of the Year
• Grantmaker of the Year
• Philanthropic Foundation of the Year
• Philanthropic Service Club of the Year
• Philanthropic Business of the Year
• Nonprofit Executive of the Year
• Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE 2026 WSPN PHILANTHROPY AWARDS

SPONSOR THE 2026 WSPN PHILANTHROPY AWARDS

We are able to provide networking and growth opportunities all year long thanks to our generous sponsors of our annual awards program.

We invite you to:

• View SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION.
• Download the SPONSORSHIP FORM.

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