National Philanthropy Day 2025 will be celebrated on November 12 IN THE EVENING!
Since 1986, November 15 is National Philanthropy Day! Each year on this date, over a hundred AFP chapters organise events across North America.
AFP Quebec marks the occasion by awarding its prestigious Excellence in Philanthropy Awards, which celebrate the leadership and extraordinary community involvement of exceptional individuals, businesses and organisations.
Here’s the program for the evening:
Let in the light… and the emotion!
National Philanthropy Day, organized by AFP Quebec, is back in full force on November 12, 2025 at Centre Mont-Royal with a reinvented edition to honour the gestures that illuminate our society.
Under the theme of “Let in the light,” you’ll take part in an elegant evening filled with warmth and profound humanity. A moment to come together to celebrate the hope, transformation and harmony that philanthropy brings to daily life.
The recipients of the Excellence in Philanthropy Awards will be honored during the awards ceremony.
The evening will continue in a festive and welcoming atmosphere with a cocktail dinner where guests can mingle and make strategic connections.
Join the professionals in the field, donors, volunteers, allies and curious minds from all walks of life to enjoy an unforgettable evening where philanthropy will shine bright.
An event you don’t want to miss. An experience to be enjoyed to the fullest, together.
Date
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sponsor Lounge
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
Rate *
Early-bird price 2025 (up to and including September 5, 2025) *
Group of 10 tickets: $1725
Member: $160
Non-member: $190
Regular rate 2025 (from September 6, 2025) *
Group of 10 tickets: $2,070
Member: $190
Non-member: $220
* plus applicable taxes
Location
Centre Mont-Royal
2200 Mansfield Street, Montreal, QC H3A 3R8
PRESS RELEASE
2025 Jury
The 2025 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards Jury is made up of renowned individuals from the business community and the non-profit sector.
This year’s co-chairs are Andrew Molson, Chairman of the Board, Avenir Global and laureate of the Outstanding Philanthropist Award (2019) with his family, and Lili-Anna Pereša, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
The other members of the jury are:
- Sandra Chartrand, President, Sandra Chartrand et Alain Bouchard Foundation and laureate of the Award for Outstanding Philanthropist (2015)
- Alexandra Grebenuk Roy, Head of Foundation and Development, MUMAQ and Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, AFP Quebec
- Marine Groulx, Senior Community Investment Manager, TELUS, laureate of the Award for Outstanding Corporation (2012)
- Philippe Langelier, Managing Director, Quebec Corporate Client Group, RBC Royal Bank, laureate of the Award for Outstanding Corporation, 250 or more employees (2017)
- Chantal Mallette, Senior Development Advisor, Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer, Université de Montréal and Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, AFP Quebec
- Julie Raîche, Principal Director, National Bank, laureate of the Award for Outstanding Corporation (2013)
- Lucie Rémillard, President, LR Strategie and laureate of the Award for Outstanding Career in Philanthropy (2016)
- Catherine Rowe, CFRE, Partner, Pur Philanthropie and laureate of the Award for Outstanding Career in Philanthropy (2018)
- Leilah Sory, Consultant in sustainable development and laureate of the Award for Outstanding Youth Committed to Philanthropy (2022)
