We celebrate the past and continued contribution of the following individuals, foundations, and businesses to our Utah philanthropic community.
2026 Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
Lucinda Bateman, MD, nominated by Bateman Horne Center
Lt. Governor's Public Service Award
Gary Edward Attebery, nominated by Teresa Brechlin
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Kent and Deborah Bowman, nominated by the University of Utah
Outstanding Young Volunteer Award
Nancy Hernandez Isabeles, nominated by University Neighborhood Partners
Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
Goldman Sachs, nominated by United Way of Salt Lake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and Guadalupe Center
Foundation Spirit of Giving Award
Call to Action Philanthropies, nominated by The Children's Center Utah and Friends of the Children - Utah
Philanthropic Leadership Award
Harris Simmons, nominated by United Way of Salt Lake and Shelter the Homeless
Labor and Honor Award
Doug Jackson, CharityVision, nominated by The Romney Group
Past Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
- Darija Cerninski, 2025
- Gachi Guet, 2024
- Te Phan, 2023
- Laura "Pepe" Grimaldo, 2022
- Dale Tingey, 2022
- Lynda Smart Brown, 2021
- Ginette Bott, 2020
- Bob Dunn, 2019
- David James, 2018
- Darren Williams, 2017
- Lloyd Pendleton, 2016
- Roger Borgenicht, 2015
- Palmer DePaulis, 2014
Lieutenant Governor's Public Service Award
- Preston Cochrane, 2025
- Erin Castro, 2024
- Halima Hussein, 2023
- Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, 2022
- Natalie Gochnour, 2021
- Rebecca Chavez-Houck, 2020
- Jensie Anderson, 2019
- Mayor Cherie Wood, 2018
- Harold Shirley, 2017
- Mayor Ben McAdams, 2016
- Debra J. Frank, 2015
Outstanding Volunteer Award
- Sandy Clayson and Kathy Newton, 2025
- Peggy Montrone, 2024
- Ivan Gonzalez, 2023
- Katie Bunnell, 2022
- Michael Aguilar, 2021
- Shauna Davis, 2020
- Elaine Ellis, 2019
- Lynnie Zimmerli, 2018
- Peeches Cederholm, 2017
- Joell Brown, 2016
- Victor Scott Rickman, 2015
- Natalie Kae Tholen, 2014
- Debbie Nielson, 2013
- Kelly Maxfield, 2012
- Jesselie Anderson, 2011
- Scott C. Ulbrich, 2010
- Jeanne Christensen, 2009
- Lawrence Goldsmith, 2008
- Paula Green Johnson, 2007
- Gale Dick, 2006
- E.R. “Zeke” Dumke, Jr., 2005
- Pamela J. Atkinson, 2004
- Mary Schubach McCarthey, 2003
- Scott Anderson, 2002
- Robert L. Sluder, 2001
- Rasmey Kay, 2000
- Lila B. Bjorklund, 1999
Outstanding Young Volunteer Award
- Dan Jiang, 2025
- Cynthia Ponce-Orellana, 2024
- Angel Balladares, 2023
- Andelin Mbaki, 2022
- Natalie Green, 2021
- Janet Tran, 2020
- Ben Amiel, 2019
- Lucas Horns, 2018
- Angie Gamarra, 2017
- Elizabeth Gamarra, 2016
- Armani McFarland, 2015
- Evelyn Salazar, 2014
- Hailey Daniels, 2013
- Austin Michael Dennis, 2012
- Teah Caine, 2011
- Justin Jarman, 2010
- Alexandra Parvaz, 2009
- Jimena Arellano and Cara Cerise, 2008
- Alex Bowcut, 2007
- Kayla Smith, 2006
- Victoria Kochanck, 2005
- Sarah Ashburn, 2004
- Mercedes Flores, 2003
- Jaime Weinstein, 2002
- Temina Lawley, 2001
- Jami Palmer, 2000
- Ryan Tripp, 1999
Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
- C.R. England, 2025
- Clyde Companies, 2024
- Intermountain Health, 2023
- Campbell Companies, 2022
- Savage, 2021
- Comcast NBC Universal, 2020
- doTERRA International, 2019
- Mark Miller Subaru, 2018
- Younique Products, 2017
- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., 2016
- Rocky Mountain Power, 2015
- SelectHealth, 2014
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, 2013
- Questar Corporation, 2012
- Myriad Genetics, Inc., 2011
- Park City Mountain Resort, 2010
- Smith's Food and Drug Stores, 2009
- Wells Fargo, 2008
- Zions Bank, 2007
- Harmons Grocers, 2006
- Chevron, 2005
- VCBO Architecture, 2004
- American Express and American Express Centurian Bank, 2003
- O. C. Tanner, 2002
- Kennecott Utah Copper, 2001
- First Security Corporation, 2000
- KSL Television and Radio, 1999
Foundation Spirit of Giving Award
- The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, 2025
- Huntsman Family Foundation, 2024
- Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation, 2023
- The Kahlert Foundation, 2022
- Community Foundation of Utah, 2021
- Park City Community Foundation, 2020
- 5 for the Fight Foundation, 2019
- Semnani Family Foundation, 2018
- Ray & Ty Noorda Foundation, 2017
- Michel Foundation, 2016
- Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation, 2015
- The Ben B. and Iris M. Margolis Foundation, 2014
- The R. Harold Burton Foundation, 2013
- The McCarthey Family Foundation, 2012
- Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation, 2011
- Willard L. Eccles Foundation, 2010
- Sorenson Legacy Foundation, 2009
- Crusade for the Homeless, 2008
- The Fieldstone Foundation, 2007
- Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, 2006
- Marie Eccles Caine Foundation, 2005
- B.W. Bastian Foundation, 2004
- Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, 2003
- W.C. Swanson Family Foundation, 2002
- S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation, 2001
- Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation, 2000
- George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, 1999
Philanthropic Leadership Award
- Pierre Lassonde, 2025
- Pat and Florence King, 2024
- Marcia and John Price, 2023
- Robert H. and Kathi B. Garff, 2022
- Haven J. Barlow, 2021
- Thomas & Candace Dee, 2020
- Dr. Dinesh Patel, 2019
- Alan & Jeanne Hall, 2018
- Fred & Anne-Marie Lampropoulos, 2017
- James E. Hogle, Jr., 2016
- Katherine & Zeke Dumke, Jr., 2015
- Barbara Barrington Jones, 2014
- The Right Reverend Carolyn Tanner Irish (Ret. UT), 2013
- John Netto & Rev. Catherine Putnam-Netto, 2012
- Mark and Kathie Miller, 2011
- Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles, 2010
- Kem C. and Carolyn Gardner, 2009
- Larry and Gail Miller, 2008
- Alan and Karen Ashton, 2007
- Nancy and Clark Giles, 2006
- Roy W. and Elizabeth E. Simmons, 2005
- William and Patricia Child, 2004
- Norman and Janet Nelson, 2003
- Berniece Godfrey, 2002
- John and Telitha Lindquist, 2001
- Norman and Barbara Tanner, 2000
- Jon and Karen Huntsman, Sr., 1999
Labor and Honor Award
- Khosrow B. Semnani, The Semnani Foundation, 2025
- Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation, 2024
- Jim Mayfield and Tim Evans, CHOICE Humanitarian, 2023
- Kristin Andrus & Emily Bell McCormick, Utah Period Project, 2022
- Stephenie Larsen, CEO and Founder of Encircle, 2021
