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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

Focus Areas:

  • Philanthropy and stewardship

  • Giving without expectation of return

  • Significant contributions to the world
    • Award History

    • 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

    Contact: National Speakers Association Foundation, 323 Washington Avenue North Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 480.968.2552

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