Two local leaders have been honoured by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Canada South Chapter as part of the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards.
Mike Genge, president of the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent, was named Outstanding Fundraising Professional. Bob Hockney, past chair of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation board, received the award for Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer. The awards were presented Nov. 14 in Windsor.
Genge has spent more than 25 years advancing philanthropy for children and families in Chatham-Kent. He led a community campaign that raised more than $10 million and helped secure an additional $59 million from the Ontario government for the new Children’s Treatment Centre. Over his career, he has raised and lobbied for more than $96 million for local causes, including CKHAF, the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre and Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Hockney was recognized for his ongoing volunteer leadership in support of local health care. As past chair of the CKHAF board, he helped advance key hospital initiatives and continues to support donor relations and community engagement. Known for his humility and commitment to improving patient care, he is regarded as a dedicated ambassador for philanthropy in the community.
National Philanthropy Day celebrates individuals and organizations whose contributions strengthen communities across the country. The recognition of Genge and Hockney underscores the impact of philanthropy on health and well-being in Chatham-Kent.
