The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod celebrates the dedication and generosity of support for the non-profit organizations on Cape Cod and the Islands with annual distinguished service awards. Awards are presented in the following categories:

Outstanding Philanthropist Award

James and Ruth Clark

Outstanding Business/Organization Award

Nick Nickerson, Arnold's Lobster and Clam Bar

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Betsy Warren

NEW AWARD CATEGORIES FOR 2009:

Outstanding Youth Award

Amanda Person, My Cinderella Dreams

Youth Organization Award      

Cape Cod Academy Coffee House Program

OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST 2009
Presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the local community.

James and Ruth Clark - Philanthropist of the Year 2009





OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER 2009
Presented to a volunteer who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fund raising projects for a non-profit organization on Cape Cod and the Islands. Recipients will have played a key role in advancing the institution’s development goals.

Betsy Warren - Volunteer of the Year 2009





OUTSTANDING BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION 2009
Presented to a business/organization that has demonstrated outstanding
commitment through financial support and through encouragement and
motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and
community involvement in response to local needs.

Nick Nickerson, Arnold's Lobster and Clam Bar
Business/Organization of the Year 2009

Video Clip - Part I

Video Clip - Part II

OUTSTANDING YOUTH/YOUTH ORGANIZATION 2009

Presented to a youth or youth organization that has demonstrated outstanding philanthropic commitment through fundraising efforts and/or coordinating community involvement to benefit Cape Cod and the Islands.

Amanda Person, My Cinderella Dream

Outstanding Youth 2009

Cape Cod Academy Coffeehouse Program

Outstanding  Youth Organization 2009

PAST DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

TO PHILANTHROPY RECIPIENTS

Outstanding Volunteer - Burt Wolfman
Outstanding Business/Organization - Brian and Cindy Dacey, Bayside Builders

2006
Outstanding Philanthropist - Doreen Bilezikian
Outstanding Volunteer - Robert Rogers
Special Inspiration Award - Ing Family
Outstanding Business/Organization - TD Banknorth

2005
Outstanding Philanthropist - Linda and Bill Zammer
Outstanding Volunteer - Donald LeSieur
Outstanding Volunteer - Susanne Goodman Hallstein
Outstanding Business/Organization - Nantucket Golf Club