Each year, we honor individuals and organizations across the Triad that have made significant contributions through their leadership, volunteer service and philanthropy. The luncheon brings together community leaders, business professionals, nonprofit organizations and honorees in celebration of the spirit of giving that is alive and well in the Triad. 

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Congratulations to our 2026 Award Nominees! 

2026 National Philanthropy Day
Award Recipients

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Katherine and H. Michael Weaver
Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy - Greensboro
Nominated by Crossnore Communities for Children and Greensboro College
 

Phyllis Dunning
Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy - Winston-Salem
Nominated by UNCSA

Joseph H. Ely
Outstanding Philanthropist
Nominated by Samaritan Ministries and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation
 

Robert Wooten, Jr., P.A.-C.
Champion of Diversity
Nominated by Wake Forest University School of Medicine Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations
 

Corning Optical Communications Winston-Salem Cable Plant
Outstanding Business in Philanthropy
Nominated by Senior Services
 

Quality Oil Company
Outstanding Business in Philanthropy
Nominated by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
 

Laurie Ford
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Greensboro
Nominated by Youth Focus, Inc.

Katheryn Northington
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Winston-Salem
Nominated by Crossnore Communities for Children

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Greensboro Elks Lodge #602
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Greensboro
Nominated by AuthoraCare Collective
 

Vulcan Materials Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization - Winston-Salem
Nominated by Kaleideum
 

Tony Calero
Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist - Individual
Nominated by Community Care Clinic and Purple Crow

Wake Forest University Piccolo Leadership Team
Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist - Organization
Nominated by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations
 

North Carolina Association of Student Council
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Nominated by Victory Junction