Dennis Rima speaks during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration and Awards Luncheon at Grand River Center in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Paul Kronlage accepts the award for outstanding volunteer fundraiser. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Attendees eat lunch during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration and Awards Luncheon at Grand River Center in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

The award for outstanding philanthropic organization was accepted by John Williams, with East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizers Fighting Cancer group. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Evan Glass (from left), Ella Glass and Johanna Kluesner accept their awards for the poster contest during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration and Awards Luncheon at the Grand River Center in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Three local individuals and one organization were honored for their philanthropic efforts. Photos by Jessica Reilly PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

E.J. Droessler accepts the award for outstanding individual philanthropist. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Andy Schroeder speaks during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration and Awards Luncheon at Grand River Center in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Courtney Leonard accepts the award for outstanding fundraising professional. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY