2020 Executive Service Corps’ Prestigious Philanthropic Awards Winners
Join us in congratulating and celebrating these amazing honorees!
Jim Brandt
Nonprofit Consultant of the Year Award
Given to an exceptional Nonprofit Consultant with
an extraordinary number of volunteer hours
Jim Brandt, Life Director, Legacy Corps Member, Engagement Manager, ESC
Nonprofit Consultant of the Year Award Presented by Mike Thompson
Prior Honoree: Michael Thompson, Engagement Manager, ESC
Christa Hamilton
Executive Director of the Year Award
Given to an Exceptional Executive Director whose transformational leadership impacted their organization, its mission, and the larger community as a whole
Christa Hamilton, Executive Director, Centers for New Horizons
Executive Director of the Year Award Presented by Mike Snipes & Jim Brandt
Prior Honoree: Kirstin Chernawsky, Executive Director, Erie House
Ellard "Butch" Pfaelzer, Jr.
Philanthropist of the Year Award
Given to an Exceptionally Generous Person
who has given of both their time & talent to ESC and the community
Ellard Pfaelzer, Jr., Life Director, Legacy Corps Member, Engagement Manager, ESC
Philanthropist of the Year Presented by Geoff McClelland
Prior Honoree: Bob Greenebaum, Jr., EVP, Central Region Director, Casualty Practice Group Leader at CRC Insurance Services
Irene Frye
Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Award
Given to a Nonprofit Leader Retiring after an Exceptional Career to the industry & community
Irene Frye, CEO Emeritus, RRF Foundation for Aging
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Mary O'Donnell, CEO, RRF Foundation for Aging
Prior Honoree: Clyde Watkins, Founder, Development Leadership Consortium & Senior Partner, Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt
Nareman Taha
Civic Leader of the Year Award
Given to an exceptional Executive Director
whose work has Impacted the life quality of people in our community
Nareman Taha, Co-Founder & ED, Arab American Family Services
Civic Leader of the Year Award presented by Joan Parrott-Sheffer
Prior Year Honoree: Michelle Morales, CEO, Woods Foundation & Formerly CEO, Mikva Challenge
Itedal Shalabi
Civic Leader of the Year Award
Given to an exceptional Executive Director
whose work has Impacted the life quality of people in our community
Itedal Shalabi, Co-Founder & ED, Arab American Family Services
Civic Leader of the Year Award presented by
Joan Parrott-Sheffer
Prior Honoree: Michelle Morales, CEO, Woods Foundation & Formerly CEO, Mikva Challenge
Wendy Serrino
Nonprofit Board Member of the Year Award
Given to an Exceptional Board Member whose leadership has positively impacted their organization, their mission, and other nonprofit organizations
Wendy Serrino, Chairperson, North Shore Exchange
Nonprofit Board Member of the Year Award presented by Mark Michaels