The 2007 Greater Miami Chapter's Philanthropy Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)—an event that began in Miami-Dade 23 years ago—was held on November 14, 2007. The sold-out event was attended by over 700 individuals who paid tribute to the honorees whose ages spanned the generations, and who have had and are still having a huge, positive impact on our community. The 2007 National Philanthropy Day Co-Chairs were Sallie Byrd and Ellen Oppenheimer.

The chapter's Lifetime Achievement Award honored Alvah and Betty Chapman, a couple who started their transformational philanthropic service to our community decades ago and still continue to help. Their service has been with caring, integrity, and wisdom and they continue to be role models for the younger generation. Jackie Nespral, NBC 6 Anchor and the event's guest emcee observed during the presentation, "Alvah, your voice may be soft, but your heart is strong."


2007 Honorees

Alvah and Betty Chapman
AFP Lifetime Achievement Award

Swanee and Paul DiMare
Outstanding Philanthropists

Ocean Bank - José A. Concepción
Julia Tuttle Award – Corporate Citizenship

Adalberto (Albert) Vara, Jr.
James W. McLamore Outstanding Volunteer Award


2007 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
Catholic Community Foundation in the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.


Platinum Sponsors
Community Partnership for the Homeless
Swanee & Paul DiMare
Florida International University and
Florida International University College of Business Administration
Ocean Bank

Gold Sponsors
Adalberto (Albert) Vara – Friends of Ryder
Dade Community Foundation
Friends of Ryder
University of Miami / Athletics
Victor Posner Foundation
YMCA of Greater Miami

Silver Sponsors
Alpha 1
Arts for Learning
Comcast
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Florida Heart Research Institute
Hebrew Homes Health Network Foundation
Hospice Care of Southeast Florida
Jackson Memorial Foundation
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Northern Trust Bank
Ransom Everglades School
Switchboard of Miami
The Galler Group
United Way of Miami-Dade
University of Miami / Engineering & Information Technology
University of Miami / Medical Development
Women of Tomorrow
WPBT Channel 2