Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy
Congratulations to Virginia Theo-Steelman ’62, ’69G and David C. Steelman ’67, ’70G, recipients of the 2009 Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy. The Steelmans will be recognized, along with new members of the Elliott, Atkins, and Milne Societies at the annual Hubbard Award Dinner.
In addition to honoring the University’s generous benefactors, this evening will commemorate the UNH Foundation’s anniversary with special gratitude to Valerie C. England ’54, the 2009 Volunteer of the Year.
Photo Galleries of Past Hubbard Award Celebrations
The Art of Philanthropy
In 2008, the UNH Foundation presented our newest Honorary Society inductees with beautiful works of art created by UNH students. Please click here to view the virtual gallery.
Milne Society Members
Ed Fish ’58 selected Violet and Gold Boston by Lauri Lannan ’08
Tom Haas in partnership with the New Hamshire Charitable Foundation selected Tree Dance by Kathi Smith ’08
David A. Hamel Language Barriers/Openings by by Lauri Lannan ’08
Douglas P. Hamel Winter Walk by Rebecca Kallem ’08
Karen Hamel Simas ’88 selected The Net of the Sky by Rebecca Kallem ’08
Elliott Society Members
Each year new inductees will receive a framed print chosen by the UNH Foundation for its beauty and significance. The print will be different each year. For 2008, the Foundation chose Thompson Hall, painted by artist and graphic designer Christine Hodgson, a UNH staff member of Editorial and Creative Services.
New Elliott Society Members are:
Jerry Azumah ’99
Jude Blake ’77
Daniel and Blythe Brown Foundation of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Herman ’44 and Jane ’47 Skofield
About the UNH Artists
Lindsay Bezich ’08, Kimberly DeCicco ’08, Sean Hurley ’08, Denise Jansson ’08, Erik Geoffrey Johnson ’08, Rebecca Kallem ’08, Lauri Lannan ’08, K. Lee Mock ’08, Kathi Smith ’08, Lindsay Forrest Wraga ’08
The Power of Philanthropy
Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy
The Board of Directors of the University of New Hampshire Foundation, Inc. established the Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy in 2001 to honor the Hubbard family, well known at the University for its remarkable generosity, and to recognize individuals whose philanthropic leadership and gifts have strengthened the University of New Hampshire and/or who have promoted philanthropy throughout the state.
Honorary Societies
Milne Society
Cumulative gifts of $1,000,000 or more
Douglas and Helena McElwain Milne were generous benefactors of the University throughout their lives. They are perhaps best known for their gifts in support of Dimond Library's special collections.
Atkins Society
Cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more
Reginald F. Atkins was a member of the class of 1928, and spent most of his life as a member of the commodities exchange. Upon his death in 1992, Atkins entrusted his estate to the University for scholarships, an endowed chair, and athletics facilities.
Elliott Society
Cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more
John S. Elliott was a member of the class of 1915, and was founder of the Elliott Rose Company in Madbury, New Hampshire. Elliott honored the University through a lifetime of leadership as a University System trustee, state legislator, and benefactor.
President’s Council
Membership in the President's Council is awarded to individuals or couples who contribute $1,000 or more during the UNH fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Gifts may include any combination of cash or securities, real or personal property, or deferred gifts. Lifetime membership is awarded when an individual's or couple's lifetime contributions reach a total of $25,000 or more. Matching gifts are included in giving totals. Members of the President's Council receive special recognition in the Honor Roll and Annual Report to Donors.
Lifetime President's Council Cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more
President's Roundtable Annual gifts of $5,000 or more
President's Forum Annual gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
President's Council Annual gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 or more
