Biannually, the AFP Utah Chapter recognizes four fundraising professionals at the Fundraising Day Conference for the Patti N. Choate Award and the Outstanding Development Award.
Patti N. Choate Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
This award is in recognition of lifetime achievement in the fundraising profession. This honor is granted to the individual based on success and longevity in fundraising and service to AFP Utah and the community. Nominations are reviewed and selected by former award recipients, past AFP presidents, and/or the current executive committee.
Nominate a colleague for the Patti N. Choate Award
Past Award Recipients:
- 2021 - Carolyn Buma
- 2018 - Kai Wilson
- 2016 - Sharon Goodrich
- 2014 - Rebecca Heal
- 2012 - Stephen R. Warner
- 2010 - Heidi Woodbury
- 2008 - Art Swindle
- 2006 - M. Scott Mietchen
Outstanding Development Award Recipients
This award is given to three development professionals who have exhibited exceptional skill and effectiveness in their roles as fundraising professionals. Individuals are judged on the scope of their job responsibilities and their recent major achievements and accomplishments during the 2 years previous to Fundraising Day. Nominations are reviewed and selected by the current Fundraising Day Awards Committee and/or the current AFP Utah Chapter executive committee.
Nominate a colleague for the Outstanding Development Award
Past Award Recipients:
2021
- Melissa Mathews
- Jessica Nelson
- Scott Olson
2018
- Kim Correa
2016
- Karin Hardy
- Amberlie Phillips
2014
- Celeste Eggert
- Nancy Eaves
- Dinny Trabert
2012
- Donald Dunn
- Aimee Dunsmore
- Karen Thurber
2010
- Lisa Fall
- Lori Piscopo
- Heidi Sheridan
2008
- Marilyn Davies
- Michelle C. Flynn
- Marcie Hopkins
2006 Awards
(These were discontinued in 2008 with the creation of the Outstanding Development Officer Awards)
- Individual Development Program Award: David Eccles School of Business & The Madeline Choir School
- Development Communication Publication: Health Sciences University of Utah
- Development Communication Campaign: Utah Food Bank
- Community Spirit Award: Pete Ashdown and J. Michael Mattsson