Nido Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award
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Overview
Nido Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award
Status: Active award program
Purpose: Honors individuals who have made a significant contribution in the world by being examples of philanthropy and stewardship. Acknowledges those individuals inside and outside of NSA who demonstrate the power of giving for the sake of giving with no expectation of getting anything in return.
Geographic Scope: Open to individuals inside and outside NSA
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- Established: 2003 (inaugural award presented to Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE)
- Named After: Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE, founder and chairman emeritus of the NSA Foundation
- Recent Recipients: - 2025: Ed Rigsbee, CAE, CSP - 2024: Daniel Lubetzky, Founder Builders & KIND Snacks - 2023: Cynthia Marshall, CEO Dallas Mavericks - 2022: Scott Friedman, CSP - 2019: Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE - 2018: Al Walker, CSP, CPAE
Award History
Contact: National Speakers Association Foundation, 323 Washington Avenue North Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 480.968.2552
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