Grants and Awards

AAFRE is proud to honour those member organizations and individulas who prove exceptional efforts in the field of philanthropy and fund development with a prestigious selection of awards. To encourage professionalism and growth in the fundraising industry, we also offer financial assistance to those interested in furthering their fundraising education and expertise. The following is a description of the grants and awards accorded to AAFRE members.

GRANTS

Professional Development Assistance Grant

AAFRE recognizes the financial limitations of fundraising organizations and works hard to help their members overcome obstacles to fund development education. To alleviate pressures, The Professional Development Assistance Grant was created to provide financial aid for members wishing to attend educational conferences or workshops for the purpose of improving their fundraising skills.

AAFRE members may apply once a year for financial support that goes towards registration fees. Up to $500 per member organization is available. Members that are approved for financial assistance must provide a written report within 30 days of completing the professional development program.

Please see the application form and report guideline for more details about the available financial support.

Download the Professional Development Assistance Grant application form

Download the Professional Development Assistance Reporting guidelines

AWARDS

AAFRE annually recognizes and honours various individuals and organizations who enhance the field of fundraising, volunteering, and the not-for-profit sector.

1. AAFRE Roll of Honour

On behalf of its members, AAFRE recognizes volunteers that have made a significant contribution to the fundraising efforts of our member organizations. This non-competitive award celebrates excellence among the many outstanding supporters of charitable bodies.

Any AAFRE member in good standing is invited to nominate no more than one volunteer, donor, association, or business for remarkable commitment made to their organization. Each nomination must be supported and signed by a senior staff member from the nominating party. Reasons outlined in this written nomination must illustrate why the nominee deserves to receive this award.

After all the submissions are recieved, The AAFRE Celebrate Excellence Committee will review each candidate and recommend the recipient to the AAFRE Board of Directors. This committee is appointed annually and consists of at least three 3 AAFRE members in good standing. No committee member shall be eligible for the award and the chairperson of the committee is a member of the AAFRE Board of Directors.

Individuals, associations, or businesses awarded the Roll of Honour will receive a special certificate and have their names included on AAFRE's Roll of Honour award plaque. They will also have their names acknowledged in the Edmonton Journal, the AAFRE website, and the AAFRE newsletter.

Download the 2008 Roll of Honour Criteria and Nomination Form

2008 Award Recipients

Don Campbell                                                                                      

Nominated by Habitat for Humanity

Don Campbell receiving the Roll of Honour Award from AAFRE President Pam Miller

Dr. Dan Ryan                                                                                       

Nominated by Our House Addiction Recovery

Dr. Dan Ryan with Patricia Bencz and Lorraine Chaput from Our House Addiction Recovery

EPCOR                                                                                                 

Nominated by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region

ESI Financial                                                                                          

Nominated by EmployAbilities

Angela Barron, Irene Beaton, Gary Kump, Rose-Marie Kump and John Ough

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4241                                                              

Nominated by Camp Health Hope & Happiness

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4241 accepting the Roll of Honour Award

Jack Broadfoot                                                                                      

Nominated by Children's Ability Fund

Jim Banks, Jack Broadfoot and Carol Russ

Jody & Laurie Lindstrand                                                                         

Nominated by Camrose Community Living Association

Jody Lindstrand and Laurie Lindstrand receiving the Roll of Honour Award from AAFRE President Pam Miller

Margaret A. McDonald                                                                                    

Nominated by Alberta Diabetes Foundation

Margaret McDonald receiving the Roll of Honour Award from AAFRE President Pam Miller

Stan Moskal                                                                                                   

Nominated by STARS

AAFRE President Pam Miller presenting the Roll of Honour Award to Stan Moskal

Val Boisvert                                                                                             

Nominated by Terra Centre

Val Boisvert receiving the Roll of Honour Award from AAFRE President Pam Miller

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2007 Award Recipients

• Donna Suchan
• Douglas Printing
• Earl Knutson
• Jim Taylor
• Ken Gulevich
• Kyla Meinczinger
• Quadra Chemical
• Edmonton Royal Purple #22

2006 Award Recipients:

Carolyn & Craig O’Callaghan
Bill Tardiff
Choice Office Personnel Ltd.
Priority Printing Ltd.
Audrey's Books Ltd.
All Weather Windows

2005 Award Recipients:

Rae & Carol Allen
Associated Canadian Travellers (Edmonton) Club (ACT)
Rashelle Babij
Ali Maher Shawwa
Dr. Dianne & Irving Kipnes
Mr. Paul Mennier, A-Channel

2. Outstanding Service Award

Nominate a fellow AAFRE member for their outstanding service to AAFRE. Download the 2008 Outstanding Service Award Criteria and Nomination Form.

2008 Award Recipients                                                                                                         

Bonnie Yaskiw   

Bonnie Yaskiw receiving the Outstanding Service Award from AAFRE President Pam Miller                                                                                           

Cindy Wilson

AAFRE President Pam Miller presenting the Outstanding Service Award to Cindy Wilson

2007 Award Recipient
Scott Hood

2006 Award Recipient:
Bill Rees

2005 Award Recipient:
Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations (RCVO) - Vicki Van Vliet Vaitkunas

Previous Recipients

• 2003 - Ron Coulombe
• 2001 - Marc Barylo
• 1999 - Tim Haak
• 1996 - Barry Runnalls
• 1995 - Donna Lemieux
• 1994 - Joan Laurie

3. Awards from Other Organizations

AFP Heart & Soul Awards

The Heart & Soul Awards are bestowed in celebration of donors, volunteers, and organizations who have chosen to donate in the spirit of philanthropy, thereby making our communities more healthy, vibrant, and caring. The nomination deadline is June 30th.

Download the nomination form