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We celebrate the past and continued contribution of the following individuals, foundations, and businesses to our Utah philanthropic community.

2024 Honorees

Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award
Gachi Guet, nominated by Utah Refugee Services Office

Lt. Governor's Public Service Award
Erin Castro, nominated by Brigham Young University

Outstanding Volunteer Award
Peggy Montrone, nominated by Volunteers of America, Utah

Outstanding Young Volunteer Award
Cynthia Ponce-Orellana, nominated by Comunidades Unidas

Corporate Spirit of Giving Award
Clyde Companies, nominated by Springville Museum of Art, Women's Leadership Institute, Saprea, and Utah Department of Transportation

Foundation Spirit of Giving Award
Huntsman Family Foundation, nominated by University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and Huntsman Mental Health Foundation

Philanthropic Leadership Award
Pat and Florence King, nominated by CHOICE Humanitarian

Labor and Honor Award
Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation

Heart & Hands Award Honorees

Michael Allred, English Skills Learning Center

Aksel Anderson, Community Nursing Services

Ashley Anderson, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Robyn Anderson, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Steve Anderson, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Kathy Andrews, DonorConnect

Lisa Andrues, YWCA Utah

Eric Aragon, University of Utah College of Health

Leslie Barrett, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Andy Bauman, Alliance House

Lisa Beal, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Alexis Beason, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Reaghan Behunin, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Cheryl Belnap, English Skills Learning Center

Suzie and DJ Bennett, Make-A-Wish Utah

Andrea Berman, Red Butte Garden

Morgan Bevell, Bevell's Advocate

Noah Booker, For The Kids

Carson Bradford, For The Kids

Becky Bratt, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Abigail Broderick, The Refuge Utah

James Brown, Living & Aging with Pride

Leila Brown, For The Kids

De Buchanan, Volunteers of America, Utah

Paul Burnett, Utah Nonprofits Association

Emily Buss, Birthday Box Foundation

Clint Cannon, For The Kids

Elizabeth Carlin, Friends of the Weber-Morgan Children's Justice Center

David Childs, English Skills Learning Center

Ruby Chou, Utah Nonprofits Association

Aaron Christensen, CHOICE Humanitarian

Ann Marie Christensen, Utah Down Syndrome Foundation

Kathy Christiansen, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Beth Chynoweth, Best Friends Animal Society

Bill Comeau, Junior Achievement of Utah

Julia Dalesandro, Sageland Collaborative

Jared Daley, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

MJ Darton, For The Kids

John Davis, Humane Society of Utah

Kendra Davis, Salt Lake Bicycle Collective

Dorothy Deaver, American Indian Services

Shaela Dolar, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ken Edwards, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area

Liesl Einerson, Children's Service Society of Utah

Anna Elggren, For The Kids

Steve Eliason, University of Utah School of Dentistry

Rachel Esplin-Slauson, The Refuge Utah

Teri Fostvedt, TURN Community Services

Ambre Fowlke, The Refuge Utah

Alicia Garcia, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake

Jared Glen Palmer, #BlackShirt

Katie Goeckeritz, Waste Less Solutions

Nikki Gordon, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Patrick Green, Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties

Missy Greis, Spy Hop Productions

Tracy Grisler, Street Dawg Crew of Utah

Joan Hafner, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Mike E. Hale, David Eccles School of Business

Jennie Hammond, Volunteers of America, Utah

Loretta Haslock, Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties

Jennifer Hepworth, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Heather Heuston, English Skills Learning Center

Richard Hoonakker, For The Kids

Justin Jarman, Utah's Hogle Zoo

Antonio Johnson, Seager Memorial Clinic

Mitchell Jones, The Refuge Utah

Shaila Keck, For The Kids

Brandy Kershner, The Best Seat in the House

Genevieve Kinsey, English Skills Learning Center

Pamela Koffel, Ability Inclusion Services

Brenda Koga, Waste Less Solutions

Rob Lang, Bicycle Collective

Amanda Larsen, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Shyla Larsen, The Refuge Utah

Amy Leininger, Girl Scouts of Utah

Tyler Lisonbee, Best Friends Animal Society

Willy Littig, Waste Less Solutions

Mary McMillen, Chamber Orchestra Ogden

Cherstie Meskey, Best Friends Animal Society

Kennedy Miller, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Melinda Miller, Volunteers of America, Utah

Bailey Mitchell, The Children's Center Utah

Dennis Mullen, Waste Less Solutions

Dee Munson, The Children's Center Utah

Jacob Newman, English SKills Learning Center

Patrick O'Neal, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area

Alida Oldham, Best Friends Animal Society

Gary Oldham, Best Friends Animal Society

Danka Orellana, Be Humanitarian

Wendy Osborne, Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry

Josh Paynes, The Refuge Utah

Alex Pham, CHOICE Humanitarian

Kathyann Player, Junior Achievement of Utah

Heather Poulsen, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Ashley Ramsey, On Pitch Performing Arts INC

Dr. Frank Reed, Best Friends Animal Society

Kristen Reynolds, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Michele Rivera, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

Vicki Robison, Best Friends Animal Society

Ashley Rothwell-Campagna, The Children's Center Utah

Randi Ruff, Parkinson's Foundation

Reese Ruff, For The Kids

Brenda Ruthizer, Best Friends Animal Society

Vasantha Sadayappan, English Skills Learning Center

Judy Schiefer, The Road Home

Diane Sheya, Waste Less Solutions

Jim Smith, Peace House Inc.

Melissa Southwick, Community Nursing Services

Lance Squire, Utah's Hogle Zoo

Roland and Jeanie Squire, Utah Shakespeare Festival

Christina Stephens, Seager Memorial Clinic

Dr. David Sundwall, Maliheh Free Clinic

Kent Tagge, Waste Less Solutions

Andrea Tea, Neighborhood House

Janice Thompson, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Lisa Timm, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Parker Timm, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Ryann Timm, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Stuart Timm, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Tiffany Tolbert, Her infinite Worth

Chris Towson, Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area

Ben Trentelman, Spy Hop Productions

Kathy Wagner, Volunteers of America, Utah

Nikki Walker, The Children's Center Utah

Tyler Walker, Best Friends Animal Society

Nathan Webster, University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

Mike Whipple, Senior Charity Care

Skylar Williams, Best Friends Animal Society

Hudson Winn, For The Kids

Shann Wood, Jewish Family Service

Michelle Woodard, RiteCare of Utah

Margie Yapp, Park City Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Sonnie Yudell, Jewish Family Service

Corporate Community Champion Honorees

Altabank
Nominated by Love Communications

ASEA Global
Nominated by Mothers Without Borders

Bank of America
Nominated by Spy Hop

Capital Community Bank
Nominated by The Refuge Utah

Convergint
Nominated by Utah's Hogle Zoo

Cowboy Partners
Nominated by Alliance House

Love Communications

Major Drilling, INC
Nominated by Ability Inclusion Services

Mark Miller Subaru
Nominated by Discovery Gateway Children's Museum of Utah

MasterControl
Nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake

SelectHealth

UBS
Nominated by The Road Home

Vive Juicery
Nominated by Waste Less Solutions

WCF Insurance
Nominated by Community Nursing Services

Zions Bank Community Banking Team
Nominated by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Past Honorees

Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

 

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