Awards
VAFRE’s Nina Abady Award
The Nina Abady Award is the most prestigious award given by the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives (VAFRE). It is presented to a fundraising professional who has demonstrated utmost excellence in the field of development. The award signifies to individuals, organizations, and the greater community that the recipient has garnered the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the Commonwealth for professional and ethical service.
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VAFRE’s Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is made annually to a VAFRE member who exhibits excellent potential and who has demonstrated remarkable talents at an early stage in their fund-raising career.
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Award winners are selected from a competitive field of finalists who are nominated by VAFRE members, area fund-raisers and board members. The selection committee convenes each year to review nominations and select the winners.
The recipients are honored at a special luncheon attended by representatives from across the Commonwealth. This luncheon provides a significant opportunity for those who have been influenced by the recipients—from colleagues to board members to other professionals in the field–to show their appreciation and gratitude.
