James ’07P and Anne ’07P Loomis
James and Anne Loomis, of Dover, are the 2011 recipients of the UNH Foundation’s Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy.
The Hubbard Award is the highest honor bestowed by the UNH Foundation, and is named for the university's greatest benefactors, Oliver, Austin, and Leslie Hubbard. It recognizes outstanding individuals whose philanthropic leadership has significantly strengthened the state of New Hampshire, its communities, and the university.
James Loomis, co-founder of Bottomline Technologies, and Anne Loomis, a former pre-school teacher and medical administrator, generously support Northeast Passage (NEP), which provides recreational opportunities to people with disabilities. In addition to their philanthropic support, the family has worked tirelessly on behalf of NEP – from participation in and sponsorship of Northeast Passage’s many events, to giving the program a transportation van.
The Loomis family was first introduced to Northeast Passage after their son, Nathan, suffered a spinal cord injury in 1998 while vacationing with his family in the Caribbean. During Nate’s rehabilitation, the family was introduced to therapeutic recreation, for which Northeast Passage is nationally known.