CGP Awards Week 2026 | August 17-20
Join CGP for Awards Week beginning on August 17!
Follow along as the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners announces the 2026 CGP Award recipients. Learn more about each honoree as we recognize their efforts in the gift planning community. Be the first to congratulate the honorees by joining CGP on LinkedIn.
Then, hear from the awardees and their peers during the official award ceremonies at CGP Conference in New Orleans this October.
A Final Congratulations to the 2025 CGP Awardees
Council of the Year 2025
CGP selected the National Capital Gift Planning Council (NCGPC) as Council of the Year 2025. Through its comprehensive programming, NCGPC demonstrates its commitment to advancing charitable gift planning throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Continue reading on the CGP News Room.
Rising Star Award 2025
Abigail Oduol, CFRE, CAP, was named the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) Rising Star 2025. As Senior Development Officer and Planned Gifts Officer at Earthjustice, Abigail is recognized for her thought leadership, innovative approach to planned giving, and ongoing commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the profession and the broader philanthropic community.
Continue reading on the CGP News Room.
Hall of Fame Inductees 2025
Joe Bull
Joe Bull was inducted into the CGP Hall of Fame. Joe, Principal Counsel and Founder of Philanthropy Advisory Counsel, LLC, has significantly impacted philanthropy, countless organizations and professionals nationwide with his leadership, technical expertise and dedication to the field of gift planning.
Philip M. Purcell
CGP inducted Philip M. Purcell into the CGP Hall of Fame. As Central Territory Director of Planned Giving for The Salvation Army, Philip is recognized for his contributions to advancing the field of gift planning through his strategic knowledge sharing, educational leadership and advocacy. Philip has been instrumental in the progress of philanthropy, elevating professional standards across the industry.
William T. Sturtevant
CGP posthumously inducted William T. Sturtevant into the CGP Hall of Fame, honoring his legacy within the field of charitable gift planning and higher education fundraising.
Learn more about each Hall of Fame inductee on the CGP News Room.
CGP Awards
The CGP Awards program recognizes those whose work has impacted the organization and the field of charitable gift planning in substantive ways. Every year, CGP accepts nominations for CGP Hall of Fame, Rising Star Award, Distinguished Service Award and Council of the Year Award. Recipients are honored on an annual basis at CGP Conference.
The 2026 nomination window is now closed. The next opportunity will open in May 2027.
CGP Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is CGP’s highest honor. It recognizes those whose life's work has impacted charitable gift planning in significant and meaningful ways, advancing the mission of CGP and bringing credit to all the professions engaged in charitable planning. The Hall of Fame will be permanently memorialized on the CGP website and recognized in associated media outlets.
SELECTION CRITERIA
These criteria include but are not limited to:
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Significant and positive impact on the field of charitable gift planning.
- Service to and support of the field for a minimum of 10 years.
- Accomplishments deserve wide recognition as an outstanding influencer in the work of charitable gift planning.
- CGP membership is not required.
RECOGNITION
Each year, individuals are recognized and inducted into the CGP Hall of Fame at National Conference. Hall of Fame inductees receive lifetime membership in CGP, honorary membership in the Leadership Institute, and complimentary registration to conference in the year of the award.
The next nomination window opens in May 2027.
Hall of Fame Inductees
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JOE BULL (2025) |
JANE PEEBLES (2020) |
*deceased
CGP Rising Star Award
The CGP Rising Star Award recognizes the talent and potential of a newcomer to the field of charitable gift planning, whether as a practitioner, advisor, consultant or other. Understanding that the work of charitable gift planning is ever-changing and expanding, this award encourages recipients to consider a lifelong pursuit of the field and continue active membership in their local councils and the national association.
SELECTION CRITERIA
These criteria include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated success in the field of charitable gift planning.
- Demonstrates initiative, innovation, leadership and contribution to the charitable gift planning field locally.
- Shown steady career advancement, a commitment to ongoing professional development, recognition and respect from coworkers and colleagues as an emerging leader, and engagement with local and/or national professional organizations.
- Service to and support of the field of gift planning for more than 3 but less than 10 years of experience in the field.
- 40 years old or younger preferred.
- CGP membership is required. Active involvement in a CGP Council is preferred.
RECOGNITION
Recipients of the CGP Rising Star Award are recognized at the National Conference. Awardees receive a complimentary registration to the conference in the year of selection. Recipients will also be recognized on the CGP website and associated media outlets.
The next nomination window opens in May 2027.
Rising Star Award Recipients
ABIGAIL ODUOL (2025)
CASEY SAUNDERS (2024)
JENNIFER KEYO (2023)
DAVE STOKLEY (2022)
LAURA SIDLA (2021)
PETER LEON-GUERRERO (2020)
NATHANA D. JACKSON (2019)
DIANA Y. KIM (2018)
TIFFANIE PURVIS (2017)
CGP Distinguished Service Award
The CGP Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual, project team or CGP partners that have shown outstanding dedication to the charitable gift planning profession or field through a special project or effort. Examples of distinguished service projects or efforts include initiation of a significant project that furthers CGP’s mission and brings value to its membership. Results of these efforts serve as a standard for other projects or programs and have lasting value and long-term impact upon the charitable gift planning profession.
Recognition
The CGP Distinguished Service Award will be presented on an as-merited basis. Recipients of the CGP Distinguished Service Award are recognized at the National Conference. Awardees receive a complimentary registration to the conference in the year of selection. Recipients will also be recognized on the CGP website and associated media outlets.
The next nomination window opens in May 2027.
Distinguished Service Award Recipients
JOHNI HAYS (2020)
CRAIG WRUCK (2002)
TERRY SIMMONS (1996)*
FRANK MINTON (1992)
CONRAD TEITELL (1990)
MIKE BOLAND (1989)*
CHARLES JOHNSON (1989)*
J. RICHARD WILSON (1989)*
*deceased
CGP Council of the Year Award
The CGP Council of the Year Award recognizes a council that demonstrates significant achievement in the preceding year. This award celebrates innovative programming, special events, membership growth, community impact and other areas of contribution to the charitable gift planning field.
SELECTION CRITERIa
These criteria include but are not limited to:
- Is an active council or chapter affiliated with CGP.
- Demonstrated a unique or successful council program.
- Increased council member benefits.
- Experienced council membership growth through recruitment/renewal initiatives.
- Overcame a significant challenge.
Recognition
Awardee councils will be recognized at the National Conference in the year of selection. Awardee councils will also be recognized on the CGP website and through associated media outlets.
The next nomination window opens in May 2027.
Council of the Year Award Recipients
NATIONAL CAPITAL GIFT PLANNING COUNCIL (2025)
HAWAII GIFT PLANNING COUNCIL (2024)
CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNERS OF KENTUCKIANA (2023)
PLANNED GIVING ROUND TABLE OF NORTHERN NEVADA (2022)
PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING GROUP OF GREATER NEW YORK (PPGGNY) (2021)
COLORADO PLANNED GIVING ROUNDTABLE (2020)
CHICAGO COUNCIL ON PLANNED GIVING (2019)
MID-AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNERS - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (2018)
GREATER CINCINNATI PLANNED GIVING COUNCIL (2017)