Celebrate the Capital Region's Champions of Philanthropy
We invite you to join us at United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s Annual Awards, celebrating our Campaign Champions, organizations, and individuals who invested more than $4M to support the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
The evening will pay tribute to our region’s most generous philanthropists as we induct the 2023 Class into the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame and reveal the 2023 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year!
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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR
Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Join us on June 13 for Annual Awards where we will reveal the Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year!
This award is chosen through a community-driven selection process to recognize the extraordinary generosity of an individual who has made a lasting impact in the Capital Region. This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of individuals who have given their time, talent, and treasure to impact our community positively. This honor will be awarded to an individual who has made a lasting impact in the Capital Region by:
- Going above and beyond as a volunteer with an organization(s);
- Leading or establishing a non-profit organization that is making a significant difference in our community;
- Contributing a generous donation(s) to an organization(s) or cause(s).
NOMINATE A COMMUNITY MEMBER HERE
The deadline to submit your nomination is March 31, 2023.
PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE
Charles Day
Albany Med
UWGCR Board of Directors
Annmarie Lanesey
Albany Can Code
2019 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Brian Brosen
Capital Team at eXp Realty
2020 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Jammella Anderson
Free Food Fridge
2021 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Ben Williams
Connect Center
2022 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame
The Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame is a tribute to the citizens who have given so much to improve the quality of life for others.
HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
2019
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson &
Dr. Morris Washington
Neil & Jane Golub
2020
John J Barba, JD
2021
The Late Father Peter G Young
2022
John & Lynda Kearney
United Way of the Greater Capital Region's Honorary Committee
To join the Honorary Committee or to get involved as a sponsor, contact Amari Duncan.
Annual Awards is presented by
2022 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
John & Lynda Kearney
2021 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
The Late Father Peter G. Young
A pioneer in substance abuse treatment
2020 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
James J. Barba, JD
President Emeritus, Albany Med
2020 Annual Awards Ceremony
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2019 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
Neil & Jane* Golub
* of blessed memory
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson & Dr. Morris Washington
