The 2026 National Philanthropy Day Gala will be held on November 11 at Le Windsor Ballrooms, in Montreal.

On November 11, AFP Québec invites you to celebrate National Philanthropy Day at its 2026 NPD Gala under the theme An Essential Link in Building Strong Communities.

For fundraising professionals, donors, and nonprofit leaders alike, it is these connections—woven year after year by generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and passionate professionals—that make Québec a more resilient and compassionate society.

Strong communities are built on solid foundations: the people who give, the causes that inspire action, and the communities that persevere. Beyond charitable giving, philanthropy fosters a way of relating to others—through solidarity, responsibility, compassion, and commitment.

To mark this special occasion, AFP Québec will present its prestigious Excellence in Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the outstanding leadership and community impact of exceptional individuals, corporations, and organizations.

The evening will bring together Québec’s philanthropic community for a celebration of excellence, networking, and recognition, as award recipients are honoured in the following categories:

  • Outstanding Major Donor
  • Outstanding Corporate Major Donor
  • Outstanding Volunteer in Philanthropy
  • Outstanding Corporate Citizen (fewer than 500 employees)
  • Outstanding Corporate Citizen (500 or more employees)
  • Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
  • Rising Star of AFP Quebec
  • Outstanding Career in Philanthropy

Date

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception and Partner Showcase
6:30 p.m.: Three-course dinner and Awards Ceremony
9:00 p.m.: Networking (Cocktail Lounge)

Rate *

Regular rate 2026 (from September 19, 2026) *

Table of 10: $2,300
Member: $215
Non-member: $250

* plus applicable taxes

Location

Le Windsor Ballrooms
1170 Peel Street, Montreal, QC H3A 1S5

REGISTER 

PRESS RELEASE 

Since 1986, National Philanthropy Day has been observed on November 15, with celebrations held annually by more than one hundred AFP chapters across North America.

Join us as we celebrate the essential contributions of those whose generosity and philanthropic leadership strengthen communities throughout Québec.

2026 Recipients 

Award for Outstanding Major Donor
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Award for Outstanding Volunteer in Philanthropy (ex æquo)
To come

 

 

Award for Outstanding Corporate Citizen (fewer than 500 employees)
Blackburn Athletics

Nominated by the Fondation du Centre jeunesse de la Montérégie

Founded by Jerry Blackburn in 2017, Blackburn Athletics now brings together a community of nine gyms rooted in the belief that physical activity can be a true driver of personal growth, confidence and change. This conviction is also reflected in its philanthropic commitment to vulnerable youth. 

Since 2017, the Blackburn Athletics Fund has given Foundation-supported youth access to sports activities, equipment and day camps. Through its annual golf tournament, sports competitions and community mobilization, Blackburn Athletics has helped to support over 5200 youth. And this year, it will achieve an incredible milestone—$1 million donated to children since the Fund’s inception.

Through its engagement, Blackburn Athletics is proving the power of sports as a tool for solidarity, inclusion and development among youth.

Award for Outstanding Corporate Citizen (500 or more employees)
To come

 

 

Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (ex-aequo)
To come

 

 

 

Award for Rising Star of AFP Quebec
To come

 

 

Award for Outstanding Career in Philanthropy
To come