Nominate a Philanthropist

Philanthropist of the Year Award
- Eligibility and Nomination Criteria

An individual, non-profit organization, staff or board member of the Burlington Community Foundation may submit a nomination for the Philanthropist of the Year award.  Nominees must be residents of Burlington.

The nomination should include the following information with specific examples from the nominator’s organization or personal experience:

  1. Description of participation and impact that gift support has made in Burlington.
  2. Evidence of leadership in philanthropy (board member, matching gifts)
  3. Demonstrated history of giving
  4. Involvement in volunteering
  5. The community impact the nominee has made

Submission Criteria
 
- 2012 nomination submissions deadline is April 2

Each nomination should include the nomination and criteria form, the narrative, and any supporting documents.  The narrative should be 1-3 pages in length (12 point format with 1" margins).  Supporting documents are only accepted to support the narrative and should include no more than six supporting documents.  Do not introduce new information in the supporting documents.  



Once completed, the nomination form, criteria form, narratives and support documents can be submitted to:



Burlington Community Foundation

3380 South Service Rd., 
Burlington, ON  L7N 3J5

For more information, please contact:  

Laura Pizzacalla, Coordinator, Volunteer & Community Engagement 
905 639 0744 x 221
lpizzacalla@burlingtonfoundation.org