Nominations Are Now Closed
The 31st Annual Philanthropy Awards
Reimagined. Remarkable. Ready for you.
Ottawa’s most inspiring night is back — bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever.
Join us at the iconic National Arts Centre on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for the Phils 2025, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible people and organizations powering positive change in our community.
Think you know the Phils? Think again.
This year, we’re proud to introduce two brand-new award categories:
- Outstanding Leadership and Focus on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)
- AFP Rising Star — celebrating a new generation of changemakers
NOMINATIONS CLOSED on September 17th, 2025
This year we received an incredible 40 nominations for the AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards.
The largest number of nominations in the awards’ recent memory.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and everyone that took the time to nominate their local heroes for the big event on Nov 19th.
Meet 2025’s Philanthropy Awards Judges Panel
Emily Aalbers
Director, Annual Campaign
University of Ottawa
Jacqueline Belsito
President
Senators Community Foundation
Natalie Benson
Director Fundraising and Communications
Christie Lake Kids
Holly Blair-Marshall
Manager, Philanthropy and Campaign
The National Arts Centre foundation
Bronwen Dearlove
President
AFP Ottawa Chapter
Leah Eustace
Executive Director, 
Advancement and Alumni Relations
University of Ottawa
Neil Mason
Vice President commercial Sales and Leasing
Cushman and Wakefield Ottawa
Kylie Patrick
Associate Director, Donor Impact
Carleton University
Mistalyn Seguin
Director of Philanthropy, Advancement and Strategy
Algonquin College
Kyle Shea
Donor Relations Officer
The Ottawa Mission
Mary Taggart
Author
Chair, Taggart Parkes Foundation
Mark Taylor MBA

Vice President, Resource Development

United Way East Ontario
Chef Joe Thottungal
Coconut Lagoon & Thali Restaurants
Solange Tuyishime
President & CEO
Elevate International
Patrick Twagirayezu
Labour and Employment Lawyer
Emond Harnden LLP
Rachael Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Ottawa Food Bank
💛 Community Awards
Recognizing the individuals, families, groups and businesses that make outstanding contributions of time, leadership, and funding to countless local charitable organizations in Ottawa.
Award categories include:
- Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist
- Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist
- Outstanding Philanthropic Group
- Outstanding Youth Philanthropist
- Outstanding Leadership and Focus on IDEA – New in 2025!
🎓 Professional Awards
Recognizing individual fundraising professionals who work directly for charitable or nonprofit organizations and who are committed to the advancement of philanthropy and the fundraising sector.
Award categories include:
- AFP Outstanding Fundraising Professional
- AFP Rising Star – New in 2025!
The Philanthropy Awards presented by:
Photos from the 2024 Philanthropy Awards.
