Inclusion, First Nations, Collaboration, Innovation, Leadership, Community, Environmental and Climate, Gender-wise and International Philanthropy. These were the categories for the 2024 Australian Philanthropy Awards hosted by Philanthropy Australia at the Art Gallery of NSW yesterday evening.
With a record number of nominations, and no doubt a challenge for all the judges, it was inspiring and motivating to be among so many leaders in the for-purpose sector, dedicated to more and better philanthropy. And with a strong representation from Queensland!
The partnerships showcased through the finalists are exemplars of productive and meaningful engagement and represented the diversity of philanthropic giving from historic commitments of $100 million (Snow Medical Research Foundation) to $13.5 million being raised from major gifts, many from start-up founders making their first advocacy donations (Climate 200).
Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists, who demonstrate and encourage amazing partnerships between philanthropy and for-purpose organisations and honour those who are working to create lasting, positive change.
Read more about the recipients here: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/impressive-leaders-recognised-with-australian-philanthropy-awards/
Pics caption: Some of the proud QLD contingent including Tara from QLD Gives, Kim from Philanthropy Australia, Michael from NV Access and James and Meta Goodman from Goodman Foundation.