Join us for our
2026 National Philanthropy Day 
Celebration!

National Philanthropy Day is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.

Our 2026 AFPGV NPD awardees...

Comedy at the Carlson - Suresh Goel & Mark Ippolito
Small Business Award

Gary Domenico
Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership

Salvatore’s Pizza - Sam Fantauzzo
Multi-Generational Award

Five Star Bank
Outstanding Corporation

Tom Golisano
Outstanding Philanthropist

Harley Hospice Program
Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy (Group)

Samantha Kennedy
Emerging Fundraising Leader

Dan Milgate
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Theodore & Cashmere Mendick Foundation
Outstanding Foundation

Please join us in celebration and help us recognize our 2026 award winners. Sponsor the event. Grab a table or a seat. Help us in honoring those who honor our community with their time, talent and treasure. 

Ticket pricing is as follows:

General Admission Ticket: $75
VIP Ticket (open bar wristband): $99

Reserved Table for (4): $300
Reserved VIP Table for (4): $375

Reserved Table for (8): $600
Reserved VIP Table for (8): $750

 Register yourself, a table for four OR a table for eight. We'll see you at Comedy at the Carlson on November 18! 

 Taking a look back at the NPD honorees throughout the years!