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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

2023 Heart & Hands Award Honorees

Joan Abele
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Rob Adams
Nominated by Live Your Dream Foundation

Penny Adams
Nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties

Brynlee Albertoni
Nominated by Utah Foster Care

Andrea Allison
Nominated by United Way of Salt Lake

Roger Allred
Nominated by DonorConnect

Sherry Almquist
Nominated by Centro Hispano

Brett Anderson
Nominated by Junior Achievement of Utah

Suzy Anderson
Nominated by The Refuge Utah

Susie Angerbauer
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Tessa Arneson
Nominated by Spy Hop Productions

Crystyl Arnoldus
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Jenn E. Barlow
Nominated by The Children's Center Utah

Andrea Barlow
Nominated by YMCA of Northern Utah

Anne Bell
Nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Susan Bender
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Wade Bender
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Benjamin Benson
Nominated by CHOICE Humanitarian

Chris Bereshnyi
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Scott Blake
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Neal Bosshardt
Nominated by WHOlives

Tali Brenner
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Paul Burnett
Nominated by Ogden Nature Center

Rob Canfield
Nominated by Guadalupe School

Carla Cantor
Nominated by I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center

Katherine Chandler
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Willie Chidester
Nominated by Circles Salt Lake

Jennifer Clark
Nominated by The Children's Center Utah

Tamara Copier
Nominated by Visual Art Institute

Rosa Maria Coronado
Nominated by Jewish Family Service

Peter Corroon
Nominated by Living with Pride

Phil Cox
Nominated by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area

Anna Cvetko
Nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

John Davis
Nominated by Peace House

Erma Decaria
Nominated by Volunteers of America, Utah

Charlie DeSpain
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Beth Doby Knackstedt
Nominated by Ronald McDonald House Charities

Teri Drashner
Nominated by Make-A-Wish Utah

Cindy Dumas
Nominated by United Way of Salt Lake

Grace Ehinger
Nominated by Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital

Mylynn Felt
Nominated by Friends of the Weber-Morgan Children's Justice Center

Libby Ferguson
Nominated by Make-A-Wish Utah

Brad Foley
Nominated by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area

Heather Gill
Nominated by Mountain Mermaid Elements / Apa Sherpa Foundation

Hayley Gorham
Nominated by Reach Out Today

Christie Griffith
Nominated by The Road Home

Bryan Griffith
Nominated by The Road Home

Kim Hannay
Nominated by Utah Youth Village

Caroline Hill
Nominated by CHOICE Humanitarian

Trachelle Hilton-King
Nominated by Street Dawg Crew of Utah

Julie Jilene Hogue
Nominated by Neighborhood House

Jim R. Holbrook
Nominated by University of Utah Advancement, Student Support Initiative

Danette Holley
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Dr. Johnathon Horne
Nominated by Maliheh Free Clinic

Steven Huff
Nominated by Utah Youth Village

Leigh Huynh
Nominated by Junior League of Salt Lake City

Charese Jamison
Nominated by Utah Nonprofits Association

Aaliyah Juarez
Nominated by Circles Salt Lake

McKayla Julian
Nominated by Pretty Tough Ladies

Hulya Kablan
Nominated by Emerald Hills Institute

Zeynep Kariparduc
Nominated by Emerald Hills Institute

DeAnn Kelsey
Nominated by Community Nursing Services

Berk King
Nominated by Street Dawg Crew of Utah

David Kirby
Nominated by University of Utah School of Dentistry

Ronald Larkin
Nominated by Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah

Nicholas Larsen
Nominated by The Refuge Utah

Tanya Lelanuja
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Merrill Sue Lewen, M.D.
Nominated by The People's Health Clinic

Kimberly Lewis
Nominated by The Refuge Utah

Caitlin Lisle
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Val Lord
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

McKell Lowe
Nominated by The Children's Center Utah

Natalie Lundquist
Nominated by The Refuge Utah

Monnica and Brad Manuel
Nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake

Vanessa Martineau
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Carol Maul
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Lynn McClure
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Sean McDonough
Nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Lisa Mietchen
Nominated by Junior League of Salt Lake City

Debbie Mintowt-Czyz
Nominated by Women of the World

Clark Moss
Nominated by Davis Technical College Foundation

Elise Murdock
Nominated by Visual Art Institute

Toni Myers
Nominated by English Skills Learning Center

Eric Nhem
Nominated by Tanner Dance

Grace Nielsen
Nominated by United Way of Salt Lake

Risa Offit
Nominated by Jewish Family Service

Cynthia Ann Palumbo
Nominated by Chamber Orchestra Ogden

Bonnie Park
Nominated by University of Utah College of Health

Spencer Phelps
Nominated by Jewish Family Service

Shauna Bamberger Priskos
Nominated by Neighborhood House

Bob Pump
Nominated by Seager Memorial Clinic

Ralph Rawlings
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Elder Ben Richards
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Kyle Robbins
Nominated by Utah Nonprofits Association

Ron Roundy
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Sara Schneider
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Linnéa Scott
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Joanne Searcy
Nominated by CHOICE Humanitarian

Clint Searle
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Christine Seminario
Nominated by Guadalupe School

Karen Seo
Nominated by Community Nursing Services

Traci Sheinberg
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Jessica Short
Nominated by United Way of Northern Utah

Levi Daniel Sigworth
Nominated by Bicycle Collective

Amy Simpson
Nominated by Street Dawg Crew of Utah

Jacey Skinner
Nominated by Ballet West

Cheryl Smith
Nominated by Valley Behavioral Health

Melissa Stamp
Nominated by Guadalupe School

Monique Stewart
Nominated by Junior League of Salt Lake City

Polly Strasser
Nominated by Peace House Inc.

Daela Taeoalii-Higgs
Nominated by Spy Hop Productions

Glen Taylor
Nominated by Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

Pete Taylor
Nominated by National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Roxey Taylor
Nominated by Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

Daphne Teigen Pearce
Nominated by Community Nursing Services

Alton Thacker
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Cheryl Thacker
Nominated by Tiny Tim's Foundation for Kids

Tracey Thompson
Nominated by Women of the World

Dori Tolman
Nominated by Community Nursing Services

Elaine Toronto
Nominated by Best Friends Animal Society

Jordan Vardell
Nominated by Alliance House

Vic Velivis
Nominated by Community Action Partnership of Utah

Janet Voldness
Nominated by William A. Burnard Warming Center

Lisa Volungis
Nominated by Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering

Jodi Weidman
Nominated by Mothers Without Borders

Robin White
Nominated by Youth Futures

Tanner Withers
Nominated by Utah Parent Center

Michael Zoumadakis
Nominated by David Eccles School of Business

 

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

 

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