22nd Annual WSPN Philanthropy Awards

Our 2024 Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, August 29, 2024  |  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  |  Northern Illinois University – Naperville Campus  |  1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville

Thank you to all who attended and participated in the ceremony!

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. 

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Congratulations to the 2024 WSPN Philanthropy Award Honorees!

Philanthropist of the Year

Alicia Rasnic, Glen Ellyn

Humanitarian of the Year

Regina Brent, Naperville
and Dan Wagner, Oak Brook

Grantmaker of the Year

Lisa Weier, FT Cares Foundation

Philanthropic Service Club of the Year

The Young Men’s Service League of Naperville

Philanthropic Business of the Year

Endeavor Health 
Community Investment Fund

Philanthropic Foundation of the Year

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation 

Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year

John Wallerius, Wheaton

Nonprofit Executive of the Year

Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, Centro de Información

Young Philanthropist of the Year

Kaela Denny, Lake Villa