2026 National Philanthropy Day Nominations

The AFP Tampa Bay Chapter has honored leadership in philanthropy in Tampa Bay through its annual awards program since 1989. These awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support of a special group of community members and organizations who set new benchmarks of excellence in the acts of giving and volunteering.

Philanthropist of the Year: Scott and Kathy Fink

Nominated by Metropolitan Ministries, Meals on Wheels of Tampa, BayCare and St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation

Presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity to a variety of philanthropic causes and who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.

Philanthropic Corporation of the Year: SouthEast Personnel Leasing

Nominated by Tampa Theatre

Presented to a corporation or corporate foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism, encouraging and motivating others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.

Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year in Philanthropy: Tonya Corder

Nominated by Parc Center for Disabilities

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects and other initiatives for the benefit of charitable institutions and commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

Philanthropic Partner of the Year: Florida Institute of CFOs - fiCFO

Nominated by Step Up for Students

Presented to a business with 100 employees or less OR a service organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and volunteerism and encourages and motivates others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community.

Youth in Philanthropy: Giuliana Abrahamson

Nominated by Homeless Empowerment Program

Presented to an individual or youth organization (18 years old and younger) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteerism and fundraising for the benefit of charitable institutions.