We celebrate the past and continued contribution of the following individuals, foundations, and businesses to our Utah philanthropic community.
2023 Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
Te Phan, nominated by the Vietnamese Volunteer Youth Association
Lt. Governor's Public Service Award
Halima Hussein, nominated by the Utah Refugee Services Office
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Ivan Gonzalez founder of Best Seat in the House, nominated by representatives from Thanksgiving Heroes, Utah Refugee Connection, Best Seat in the House, and the Live Your Dream Foundation
Outstanding Young Volunteer Award
Angel Balladares, nominated by Kearns High School Latinos in Action and Kearns E2S youth Council
Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
Intermountain Health, nominated by The Children's Center Utah
Foundation Spirit of Giving Award
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation, nominated by the University of Utah
Philanthropic Leadership Award
Marcia and John Price, nominated by Utah Symphony & Opera, and the University of Utah
Labor and Honor Award
Jim Mayfield and Tim Evans, founders of CHOICE Humanitarian
Past Honorees
Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Kristin Andrus & Emily Bell McCormick, Utah Period Project, 2022
- Stephenie Larsen, CEO and Founder of Encircle, 2021
