May 15, 2019
WSPN Announces 17th Annual Philanthropy Awards Honorees & Finalist
Wheaton, Illinois.—The West Suburban Philanthropic Network (WSPN) is pleased to announce the 2019 honorees and finalists who will be recognized at the 17th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 21st at Abbington Distinctive Banquets 3S002 IL Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137.
WSPN takes great pride in recognizing these individuals and organizations who, through their generous donations of funding, leadership and time, have done so much to enrich the more than 8,000 nonprofits working throughout the western Chicago suburbs. These nonprofits work daily to make a difference in areas such as education, healthcare, arts and culture, social services, the environment, and religion to enhance the quality of life throughout our communities.
This year marks 17 years that WSPN has been honoring outstanding leaders, philanthropists, and volunteers in the western suburbs. Over 350 attendees are expected for the 2019 Awards Luncheon, which will celebrate the contributions of the following individuals:
PHILANTHROPISTS OF THE YEAR
- Heidi & Peter* Huizenga (Oak Brook)
PHILANTHROPIC LEADER OF THE YEAR
- Candace King (Glen Ellyn)
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
- Patricia Fragen (Naperville)
PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION OF THE YEAR
- The Greer Foundation (Alsip)
PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Hawthorne's Backyard (West Chicago)
PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE CLUB OF THE YEAR
- The Naperville Woman's Club (Naperville)
GRANTMAKER OF THE YEAR
- June Barnard (Downers Grove), The Driskill Foundation
WSPN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PERSON OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (winner announced during luncheon):
- Greg Adzia (Plainfield), Houndstooth Marketing
- Cathy McCann (Downers Grove), Topfer Foundation
- Jessica Noe (Naperville), Feeding America
NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (winner announced during luncheon):
- Dietre Hayford (Hinsdale), Hinsdale Humane Society
- Mick McKillip (Woodridge), West Suburban Community Pantry
- Howard Peterson (Wheaton), DuPage Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Dr. Keith Suchy (Wheaton), Chicago Dental Society Foundation
- Karen Tulloch (Naperville), YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (winner announced during luncheon):
- Judie Caribeaux (Wheaton), Family Shelter Services
- Lisa Drake (Wheaton), CASA of DuPage
- Mike Havala (Naperville), Loaves & Fishes Community Services
- Sarah Orleans (Naperville), DuPage Children's Museum
- Barb Thayer (Hinsdale), Robert Crown Center for Health Education
In addition, over 70 attendees will be recognized as Outstanding Volunteers for their extraordinary work in and around the western suburbs.
“This luncheon has been an outstanding opportunity to honor individuals and organizations whose impact is felt throughout the western suburbs,” said Sarah O’Donnell, Awards Luncheon Co-Chair.“We are committed to advancing philanthropy in our community and this luncheon recognizes the many who help achieve that goal.”
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