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 received, 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 2010 Roll of Honour Criteria and Nomination Form

2009 Award Recipients

Sharon Brietkreuz

Nominated by Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association

 

Dr. Lorne Tyrrell

Nominated by Canadian Liver Foundation

 

Mike & Debbie Diakiw

Nominated by The Good Samaritan Society

 

Ed & Karen Titanich

Nominated by CKUA Radio Network

 

Thomas (Ted) & Joyce Chorley

Nominated by STARS

 

Lori Claxton & Jeff Wilson

Nominated by Uncles & Aunts at Large

 

Pat Wiun

Nominated by Camp He Ho Ha

 

Central Agenices Inc,

Camrose Association For Community Living

 

Vinay Aggarwal

Nominated by Children's Ability Fund

 

15 Service Battalion

Nominated by Capital Care Kipnes Centre for Veterans

 

Lynda Steele

Nominated by Alberta Council of Women's Shelters

 

James H. Brown of James H. Brown & Associates

Nominated by the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)

 

Union 52 Benevolent Society

Nominated by P.A.L.S. - Project Adults Literacy Society

 

2008 Award Recipients

• Don Campbell  
• Dr. Dan Ryan 
• EPCOR                                                                                                 
• ESI Financial                                                                                          
• Fraternal Order of Eagles #4241                                                              
• Jack Broadfoot                                                                                        
• Jody & Laurie Lindstrand                                                                         
• Margaret A. McDonald                                                                                       
• Stan Moskal                                                                                                   
• Val Boisvert                                                                                             

 

2007 Award Recipients

• Donna Suchan nominated by Northern Alberta International Children's Festival
• Douglas Printing nominated by Kids with Cancer Society
• Earl Knutson nominated by The Capital Care Group
• Jim Taylor nominated by United Way of Alberta Capital Region
• Ken Gulevich nominated by Children's Ability Fund
• Kyla Meinczinger nominated by Kids Kottage Foundation
• Quadra Chemical nominated by Uncles & Aunts at Large
• Edmonton Royal Purple #22 nominated by Camp Health Hope & Happiness

 

2006 Award Recipients:

• Carolyn & Craig O’Callaghan nominated by Alberta Cancer Foundation
• Bill Tardiff nominated by Uncles & Aunts at Large
• Choice Office Personnel Ltd. nominated by Alberta Easter Seals
• Priority Printing Ltd. nominated by Camp Health Hope and Happiness
• Audrey's Books Ltd. nominated by P.A.L.S. Project Adult Literacy Society
• All Weather Windows nominated by Kids with Cancer Society of Northern Alberta

 

2005 Award Recipients:

• Rae & Carol Allen nominated by Fort Edmonton Foundation
• Associated Canadian Travellers (Edmonton) Club (ACT) nominated by Camp Health Hope & Happiness
• Rashelle Babij nominated Lurana Shelter and Franciscan Sisters Benevolent Society
• Ali Maher Shawwa nominated by Winnifred Steward Society
• Dr. Dianne & Irving Kipnes nominated by Capital Care Group
• Mr. Paul Mennier, A-Channel nominated by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region

 

2004 Award Recipients:

• Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton nominated by Camp He Ho Ha
• John Rudolph owner of Page the Cleaner, nominated by United Way
• Heritage IGA nominated by Terra's Child & Family Support
• K. Michael Ludwig nominated by Alberta Diabetes Foundation
• Karl Gregory nominated by Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
• Edmonton Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women's League nominated by Foundation of Newman Theological Foundation and St. Joseph Seminary
• Doug Warren nominated by Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation

 

2003 Award Recipients:

• Glen Semenchuk nominated by The Provincial Museum of Alberta
• Canadian Progress Clubs (Alberta North Zone) nominated by Uncles & Aunts at Large
• Imperial Parking nominated by Youth Emergency Shelter Society
• CJ Woods, FCA nominated by EmployAbilities
• John Stepanko nominated by Leduc/Devon Oilfield Historical Society
• Maryetta Harper and Gus Buysen nominated by Fort Edmonton Historical Society

 

2002 Award Recipients:

• Donald Hunter nominated by Leduc/Devon Oilfiled Historical Society
• George Blondeau nominated by Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
• Christian Credit Union nominated by Rehoboth Christian Ministries
• Leah Dunford nominated by Valley Zoo
• Dr. Will Reese nominated by Community Options
• Sam Abouhassan nominated by Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
• Greg Cameron nominated by Alberta Cancer Foundation/Cross Cancer Institute

 

2001 Award Recipients:

• Atco Electric nominated by CAREERS: The Next Generation
• Debbie Boyd nominated by Edmonton YMCA
• John Howard nominated by Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation
• Warna Moore nominated by Catholic Social Services
• Kathy Pavelich nominated by Alberta Foundation for Diabetes Research
• Winalta Inc nominated by EmployAbilities

 

1997 Award Recipients:

• Barney Baker nominated by Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
• Darlene Bend nominated by Scouts Canada Regional Council
• Cops for Cancer nominated by Canadian Cancer Society AB & NWT
• David Keindel nominated by Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation
• Garth Thomas nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton

 

1996 Award Recipients:

• Terry Kilburn nominated by Edmonton YMCA
• Sheila Lee nominated by Goodwill Industries of Alberta
• John Ramsey nominated by Grant MacEwan Community College and College Foundation
• Kary Hargreaves nominated by Catholic Social Services
• Jake Thygesen nominated by Foundation of Newman Theological College & St. Joseph Seminary
• Cindy Karaim nominated by Canadian Cancer Society
• Robert Lavellee nominated Alberta Foundation for Diabetes
• Tony Thibaudeau nominated by Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• Iris Saunders nominated by Board of EmployAbilities
• Canadian Western Natural Gas and Northwestern Utilities Ltd nominated by Alberta Lung Association
• Edmonton Police Service nominated by Alberta Special Olympics

 

1995 Award Recipients:

• Larry Villneff nominated by the Alberta Lung Association
• Tim Melton nominated by Edmonton YMCA
• Eaton Centre nominated by Canadian Cancer Society
• Sherwin Cholak nominated by Alberta Foundation for Diabetes Research
• Edmonton Journal nominated by Grant MacEwan Community College Foundation
• Douglas Haydock nominated by Catholic Social Services
• Lois & Ted Hole nominated by Edmonton Symphony
• Lynn Mandel nominated by The Support Network
• RCMP K Division nominated by Alberta Special Olympics

 

1994 Award Recipients:

• Louise Campbell nominated by Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
• Dr. Rupert Clare nominated by Catholic Social Services
• Thomas Graham nominated by Grant McEwan Community College Foundation
• Kathleen Rowlands nominated by Big Sisters Big Brothers Society of Edmonton
• Russ Joseph & the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta nominated by Alberta Special Olympics
• Robert Wyatt nominated by Alberta Association of Fund Raising Executives

 

2. Outstanding Service Award

This award is presented annually to an active individual member of AAFRE who has shown leadership and professional ability in the field of fundraising. Nominate a fellow AAFRE member for their outstanding service to AAFRE. Download the 2010 Outstanding Service Award Criteria and Nomination Form.

 

2009 Award Recipient

Dianne Johnson

 

2009 Presidents Award Recipient

Sharron Batsch 

 

2008 Award Recipients                                                                                                         

Bonnie Yaskiw   

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