Do you know someone who should be celebrated for their contribution and dedication to the mission of CAGP?
Each year the CAGP Board of Directors recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit and vision of CAGP through the Friend of CAGP Award. This award acknowledges contributions made at the local and national level and which have had a national impact on strategic charitable gift planning.
If you would like to nominate an individual who you feel deserves special recognition as Friend of CAGP, please complete the online nomination form.
Nomination deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Nomination criteria
To be considered for the Friend of CAGP Award, candidates must:
- Have made a significant contribution to the advancement of strategic charitable giving on a local and national scale.
- Demonstrate an unwavering regard for the professions involved in strategic charitable gift planning.
- Demonstrate leadership with voluntary service in the sector.
- Practice and operate in an exemplary and unquestionably ethical manner.
- Dedicate their energy, vision, time and talent for the benefit of CAGP's membership.
Special consideration
In consideration of CAGP's priorities and interests related to diversity, equity and inclusion, candidates who embody consideration for the perspectives, needs or wellbeing of groups that are traditionally under-represented will be given special consideration.
A Friend of CAGP nominee may be:
- An individual employed or volunteering at a charity or nonprofit organization.
- A professional advisor among the disciplines serving philanthropy.
- A fundraising or gift planning consultant, or others whose work supports philanthropy and strategic charitable giving.
- An educator at a school, college or university.
- Anyone else whose work supports philanthropy or strategic charitable giving.
Notes
- Nominees need not be an active member of CAGP.
- Current members of the CAGP National Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.
- Nominations for unsuccessful candidates will not be carried forward to a future year.
- It is strongly preferred that recipients attend the CAGP Annual National Conference to receive their award in person.