Congratulations to the 2025 Honorees!

The 23rd Annual WSPN Philanthropy Awards took place on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. 

At the heart of the philanthropic community are people-organizers, communicators, mentors, and innovators, all who are willing to inspire, enlighten, feed, heal, shelter, educate, and nurture the people in our community. Each year, West Suburban Philanthropic Network recognizes these outstanding individuals, businesses, foundations, and corporations and the skilled, fundraising professionals who serve alongside them through its Annual Philanthropy Awards. 

2025 Honorees:

• Philanthropist of the Year: Mike Warren, nominated by Food for Greater Elgin
• Humanitarian of the Year: Greg DiDomenico, nominated by People's Resource Center
• Young Philanthropist of the Year: CJ Getting, nominated by Equality in Forensics & Kids Matter
• Grantmaker of the Year: Sarah Houberg, Gerald A. & Karen A. Kolschowsky Foundation, nominated by Kelsey Galante
• Philanthropic Foundation of the Year: DuPage Foundation & DuPage County, nominated by DuPagePads & additional nonprofit organizations
• Philanthropic Service Club of the Year: For The Grace Of, nominated by EasterSeals of DuPage & Fox Valley
• Philanthropic Business of the Year: Barr Freight System, Inc., nominated by DuPagePads
• Nonprofit Executive of the Year: Angela Curran, nominated by Pillars Community Health
• Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year: Jim Benzin, nominated by Donka, Inc.

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Special thanks to our generous sponsors!