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Greater Atlanta Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals
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The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, has over 400 members, will host the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 10, 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium. Newly-appointed Georgia State University head coach Bill Curry will co-emcee the event. Two distinguished awards will be given out including the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year award to Pete and Ada Lee Correll along with the 2009 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award which will be given to Edward S. Heys, Jr.
Emcee: 1985 ACC Coach of the Year, Bill Curry
2009 Philanthropist of the Year award recipients: Chairman Emeritus and his wife, Pete and Ada Lee Correll,
2009 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award recipient: Atlanta deputy managing partner for Deloitte & Touche LLP, Edward S. Heys, Jr.
National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. And, each year AFP honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world.