Regional winners announced for Philanthropy Day awards News-Chronicle Don and Darlene Long, Irene "Billie" Kress, and Ryan and Sarah Longwell will be among the regional philanthropists to be honored on National Philanthropy Day Nov. 9. The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals will host an awards luncheon at the Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. Recipients will be honored in four award categories. This years' winners are: Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy: Don and Darlene Long, for their generosity to the Catholic Foundation and beyond to the entire community. They recently established the Affordable Housing Institute with a gift of $1 million to promote affordable long-term housing and home ownership for people in Brown County. Outstanding Philanthropist: Ray Schmidt, whose efforts through the Schmidt Family Foundation to raise funds through the U.S. Oil Golf outing have supported programs related to diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and children's health issues. Outstanding Philanthropist: Irene "Billie" Kress, a longtime community philanthropist, has supported the YWCA of Green Bay-DePere and recently spearheaded an effort to establish a Center for Youth Development for children with special needs dedicated in her name. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers: Ryan and Sarah Longwell, honorary chairman and chairwoman for the CP Center for the past five years, have demonstrated outstanding leadership and support in charitable causes. Through their affiliation with the Green Bay Packers, they have inspired other players to join their charitable efforts as well. Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation: PETCO, whose mission it is to support community organizations and efforts that enhance the lives of companion animals and strengthen the bond between people and pets. More than 6,000 homeless animals are cared for each year at the Bay Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc., with the financial help of PETCO stores and the involvement of their managers.