We celebrate the past and continued contribution of the following individuals, foundations, and businesses to our Utah philanthropic community.
2025 Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
Darija Cerninski, nominated by Utah Department of Workforce Services Refugee Services Office
Lt. Governor's Public Service Award
Preston Cochrane, nominated by the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Sandy Clayson and Kathy Newton, nominated by Granite Education Foundation and Justin Anderson
Outstanding Young Volunteer Award
Dan Jiang, nominated by Utah Chinese Association
Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
CR England, nominated by University of Utah David Eccles School of Business and Utah Food Bank
Foundation Spirit of Giving Award
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, nominated University of Utah
Philanthropic Leadership Award
Pierre Lassonde, nominated by University of Utah
Labor and Honor Award
Khosrow B. Semnani, The Semnani Foundation
Past Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
