The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Central Virginia Chapter will honor area philanthropists at its annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon, scheduled for 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The awards pay tribute to those who are making outstanding philanthropic and volunteer contributions to the community. The 2011 award winners are: Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Saints $100 for 100 of St. Christopher’s and St. Catherine’s Schools; Spirit of Giving – Linsey Komblau; Volunteer of the Year – Lisa Schaffner; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year – MeadWestvaco; Foundation Philanthropist of the Year – Jessie Ball DuPont Fund; Individual Philanthropist of the Year – Alan I. Kirshner; and Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy – John W. and the deceased Jane M. Roberts. More than 800 community and nonprofit leaders are expected to attend the luncheon. The day’s events include a workshop from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. with Brian Ellis, EVP, CRT/tanaka (“Fundraising & Communications Planning in Times of Crisis & Prosperity”) and the awards luncheon from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.afpcentralva.org.

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The Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) recently recognized patrons, players and institutions for their contributions to tennis in Richmond at its biennial Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. Inductees to the Class of 2011 are Fred Bruner, Junie Chatman, Bitsy Harrison, Gayle H. Marlowe (posthumously), Lindsay Wortham and Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, candidates must have at least ten years of distinct tennis involvement in the capital city area. While any nomination is accepted, an RTA committee makes the final selection, and it is based upon two categories of recognition: players, in which case the honor is based on records of outstanding competitive achievements with consideration to sportsmanship and character, and non-players, which focuses on individuals and entities making outstanding contributions via length of service, support and/or dedication to the sport. The latter category is designed to include volunteers, sponsors, coaches, umpires, writers and others. The dinner’s keynote speaker was Roy Emerson, a multiple Grand Slam winner.