Legacy Awards
The Community Foundation, in partnership with the North Central Florida Estate Planning Council, established the Legacy Awards to recognize the crucial interaction between donor, professional advisor, charity, and local corporations necessary in creating an effective and meaningful charitable gift.
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2022 Honorees
Donor Honoree: Dr. Paul and Ruthie Dell, Hands to Love
The Donor Recognition Award is awarded to an individual, couple or family who has made a significant impact through their planned gift to a charity. This Legacy Award for Donors recognizes and honors an individual or family for their commitment to a deferred or planned gift made in support of one or more non-profit organizations or charitable causes. Special consideration is given to donors who have provided leadership and or encouragement to others, and to donors who have structured unique and innovative planned gifts that enrich the lives of people in our community. This award may be made to honor either living or deceased donors.
Professional Advisor Award: Donna Brown, James Moore and Co.
Nonprofit Award: Nonprofit Award: Peaceful Paths
Community Champion Award: Bishop Christopher Stokes, Willie Mae Stokes Community Center
2021 Honorees
Donor Honoree: Ken and Linda McGurn
The Donor Recognition Award is awarded to an individual, couple or family who has made a significant impact through their planned gift to a charity. This Legacy Award for Donors recognizes and honors an individual or family for their commitment to a deferred or planned gift made in support of one or more non-profit organizations or charitable causes. Special consideration is given to donors who have provided leadership and or encouragement to others, and to donors who have structured unique and innovative planned gifts that enrich the lives of people in our community. This award may be made to honor either living or deceased donors.
Professional Advisor Honoree: Joe Lowry, Jr. from Lowry Financial Services. The Professional Advisor Award recognizes service, expertise, and outstanding work by a Professional Advisor in helping his or her client complete a satisfying and transformative charitable gift.
Nonprofit Honoree: Alachua Conservation Trust
The Nonprofit Award recognizes a nonprofit who has shown their commitment to encouraging philanthropy in the community not only through advocacy and awareness efforts but also through leadership.
Community Champion Honoree: Joan Canton
The Community Champion award recognizes an individual who has shown their commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism in the community through advocacy, awareness and leadership.
PREVIOUS RECOGNITION AWARD RECIPIENTS
DONOR AWARD
- Ron and Dianne Farb (The Climb for Cancer Foundation) (2020)
- Dr. Howard and Laurel Freeman and Carolyne Freeman (STOP! Children’s Cancer) (2019)
- Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Susan Spain (2018)
- Perry C. McGriff, Jr. (2017)
- Mr. & Mrs. Phil and Barbara Emmer (2016)
- Dr. & Mrs. E.T. and Vam York (2015)
- Dr. & Mrs. David and Mary Ann Cofrin (2014)
- Dr. & Mrs Robert and Mary Cade (2013)
- Mrs. Nancy Perry and the late Chuck Perry (2012)
- Mr. & Mrs. Davis and Judi Rembert (2011)
NONPROFIT AWARD
- Junior League of Gainesville (2020)
- Humane Society of North Central Florida (2018)
- Gainesville Fisher House Foundation (2016)
- Sebastian Ferrero Foundation (2015)
- LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (2014)
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare (2013)
- Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (2012)
- Haven Hospice (2011)
PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR AWARD
- Jeffrey Hogue (2020)
- WJ Rossi (2019)
- Kirk Ruth (2018)
- Emily Humphreys-Beher (2017)
- Ellen R. Gershow (2016)
- Bill Olinger (2015)
- Richard White, White & Crouch, P.A (2014)
- Vicki Santello, Merrill Lynch (2013)
- Jack Bovay (2012)
- Joe Richardson, CPA (2011)
NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL AWARD
CORPORATE AWARD
YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST
AWARD
- Sayers Grooms (Watch Me Run) (2019)