Individuals shortlisted for IoF National Awards
Howard Lake | 9 April 2014 | News
The Institute of Fundraising has announced the shortlist for the individual fundraising award categories in its 2014 National Awards. There are four categories that recognise individuals, including a new category of ‘IoF Volunteer of the Year’. This recognises the volunteer “who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the fundraising community, through their involvement in an IoF Group or committee”.
The shortlisted entrants are:
Best Up and Coming Fundraiser
- Catherine Dale
- Gita Luz
- Kate West
Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
- Dierdre Tydd
- Jenny Ashman
- Mark Roberts
- Kenneth Syvret MBE
IoF Volunteer of the Year
- Carol Akiwumi
- Pippa Lock
- Deanna Wolf
Child Fundraiser of the Year
- George Dove
- Jack Butt
- Jonjo Heuerman
In this latter category, 12-year-old Jack Butt was nominated for his achievement f raising over £14,000 to thank the hospital staff who saved his life after he was diagnosed with a large brain tumour.
George Dove raised over £60,000 for medical research following his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and has inspired others in a similar situation through his public speaking.
Jonjo Heuerman has raised £143,000 and taken on charity challenges including climbing Mount Snowdon following on from the death of his grandmother due to bowel cancer.
Peter Lewis, Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising said:
“All of the people shortlisted in these categories deserve huge congratulations. The dedication, passion, and commitment that they have demonstrated are an inspiration to all of us”.
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The winners will be announced at the IoF National Awards Ceremony dinner at the Hilton London Metropole.
About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.