National Philanthropy Day

 

Thank you to all who joined us and supported Imperial Valley's 10th annual National Philanthropy Day awards celebration! 

Close to 300 friends and community partners gathered to celebrate the impact of philanthropy benefiting the Imperial Valley as we expressed our gratitude and recognized some of the individuals and businesses that have made exceptional contributions of their time, spirit and support to make the Imperial Valley a better place to live.

We are grateful for the efforts and contributions of the many hands and hearts that make the Imperial Valley a great place to live.

Each year we are proud to be able to extend the invitation to the community to pay tribute to the good deeds of our caring and dedicated community members and expand our list of individuals and organizations who have been recognized for their service and contributions.

2022 NPD® HONOREES
 
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
  • Dr. Travis Calvin, Jr.
PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • Karen Elmore Smith
SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY (VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR) AWARD
  • Robert Trimm
PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
  • One World Beef
ORGANIZATION OF IMPACT (SPECIAL NONPROFIT ACHIEVEMENT) AWARD
  • Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
DISTINGUISHED PHILANTHROPISTS
  • El Centro Host Lions Club & Imperial Valley Blind Center
  • Gina Encinas
  • Karen Elmore Smith
  • Kim Taylor
  • Robert Trimm
  • Cindy Wingate
DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEERS
  • Ramona Campos
  • Diane Cason
  • Doug Dahm
  • Dillon Faubion
  • Lupita Islas
  • Miguel Meza
  • Angie Marie Peña
  • Noemi Soto
  • Kim Taylor
  • Joan Tyler
  • Richie Windsor

Thank you to our sponsors and participating organizations.

Award Sponsors

Category: Lifetime Achievement Award

         Category: Philanthropist of the Year Award

        Category: Spirit of Philanthropy / Volunteer of the Year​​

            Category: Distinguished Philanthropist

       Category: Organization of Impact / Special Nonprofit Achievement

      Category: Distinguished Volunteer

       Category: Philanthropic Corporation of the Year

Benefactors

                

                    

                       

                      

Patrons

Friends

Past Award Recipients (All Years)

Lifetime Achievement

  • Sheriff Oren R. Fox (2021)
  • Bill & Sue Brandt (2020)
  • Elise & Phil Heald (2019)
  • Ed & Patty McGrew (2018)
  • George & Audrey McFaddin (2017)
  • Ben & Loretta Abatti (2016)
  • Dennis Kern (2015)
  • Jack & Joan Tyler (2014)
  • Norm Lassey (2013)

Philanthropist of the Year

  • Don Shank (2021)
  • Bill & Marybelle Plourd (2020)
  • Dr. George Fareed (2019)
  • Craig & Vicki Elmore (2018)
  • Jim Abatti & Deborah Owen (2017)
  • Bob & Carol Wilson (2016)
  • Edward “Jiggs” Johnson (2015)
  • Betty Young (2014)

Spirit of Philanthropy (Volunteer of the Year)

  • Sam Couchman (2021)
  • Jill Deen (2020)
  • Mary Miller (2019)
  • Donna Grizzle (2018)
  • Bill Gates (2017)
  • Jessica Solorio (2016)
  • Mary Sue Shank (2015)
  • Betty Jo McNeece (2014)

Philanthropic Corporation of the Year

  • Farm Credit West (2021)
  • Scaroni Family of Companies (2020)
  • Vessey & Co. (2019)
  • El Toro Export, LLC (2018)
  • Rabobank (2017)
  • Rogers & Rogers (2016)
  • Alford Distributing Co. (2015)
  • First Imperial Credit Union (2014)

Special Nonprofit Achievement (Organization of Impact)

  • Best S.T.E.P. Forward (2021)
  • Calexico Neighborhood House (2020)
  • Imperial Valley Food Bank (2019)

Philanthropic Award of Merit

  • El Centro Catholic (2021)
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center (2021)

Distinguished Philanthropists

  • Margaret Sauza (2021)
  • Glen Huber * (2021)
  • Debbie & Roy Foster / RDF Express (2021)
  • Steve Ellison / Jordan/Central Implement (2021)
  • Jessica Solorio / Spread the Love Charity (2021)
  • Victoria Homes (2021)
  • Wanda Layton (2020)
  • Bill & Marybelle Plourd (2020)
  • George & Jaclyn Ray (2020)
  • Dr. George Fareed (2019)
  • Kim & Kevin Grizzle (2019)
  • Lisa & Justin Lofton (2019)
  • Mary Sue & Bob Shank (2019)
  • Shelvie & Ann Crittendon (2018)
  • John & Cathy Kennerson (2018)
  • Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Castro (2018)
  • Jim Abatti & Deborah Owen (2017)
  • Alliance Healthcare Foundation (2017)
  • Elms Equipment Rentals (2017)
  • Hon. Judge Ruth Montenegro (2017)
  • Nancy Sasaki (2017)
  • Larry Fleming (2016)
  • Miyoko Oshima (2016)
  • Tenaska (2016)
  • Paul & Debbie Cameron (2015)
  • Bill Gates (2015)
  • Kevin & Kim Grizzle (2015)
  • George Martin (2015)
  • Sadie Rubin (2015)
  • Al & Alma Vinson (2015)
  • Les Rogers (2014)
  • Clyde Shields (2014)
  • Robert Perez (2014)
  • Harry & Jo Ann Weissman (2014)
  • Friends of the Holtville Library (2014)
  • Hope Davis, PhD (2014)
  • Rabobank (2014)
  • Sue Giller (2014)
  • Employees of Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (2014)
  • Don Brock (2013)
  • Debbie Cameron (2013)
  • Phil & Elise Heald (2013)
  • Gordon & Jeannie Jongeward (2013)
  • Charlene Marriner (2013)
  • James Roach, MD (2013)
  • Ron & Linda Rubin (2013)
  • Joe Montenegro (2013)
  • Southern California Gas Company (2013)
  • Jack & Joan Tyler (2013)​

Distinguished Volunteers

  • Cherisse Alford (2021)
  • Martha Cardenas-Singh (2021)
  • Christina Center (2021)
  • Tom DuBose (2021)
  • Father Mark Edney (2021)
  • Cindy Elmore (2021)
  • Julie Hamilton (2021)
  • James Dean Jones (2021)
  • Janeen Kalin (2021)
  • Cathy Kennerson (2021)
  • Federico "Fred' Miramontes (2021)
  • Coni Stokely (2021)
  • Betty Tucker (2021)
  • Cheryl Viegas-Walker (2021)
  • Aaron Rubalcava (2021)
  • Steven Weir (2021)
  • Chuck Fisher (2020)
  • Cynda Henry (2020)
  • Jaime Honold (2020)
  • Kristine "Kris" Kussman (2020)
  • Jeff Lamoure (2020)
  • Katie Luna (2020)
  • Mary Kay Painter (2020)
  • Aaron Popejoy (2020)
  • Ross Daniels (2019)
  • Leticia Garcia (2019)
  • Carla Kuhns (2019)
  • Ellie Kussman (2019)
  • Mary Miller (2019)
  • Lisa Chapin Winkler (2019)
  • Cliff Caldwell (2018)
  • Abraham Rubalcava (2018)
  • Barbara Deol (2018)
  • Sheriann Hess (2018)
  • Robert Trimm (2018)
  • Paul & Kim Hamby (2018)
  • Adrienne Dymond (2018)
  • Gene Bumbera (2017)
  • Marselle Cooke (2017)
  • Jesus Escobar (2017)
  • Lucy Hendry (2017)
  • Jaime Honold (2017)
  • Judith Lowe (2017)
  • Ed Snively (2017)
  • Tom Topuzes (2017)
  • Marie Barrett (2016)
  • Ramona “Rae” Cazares (2016)
  • Lillian Finnell (2016)
  • Mike Gilbert (2016)
  • Leigh Humphrey (2016)
  • Carla Kuhns (2016)
  • Andrew Lowenthal (2016)
  • Veronica “Ronnie” Avila-Platero (2016)
  • Isidoro Romero (2016)
  • Jennifer Thomason (2016)
  • James & Stacy Arthur (2015)
  • Bob Barros (2015)
  • Silvestre Benitez (2015)
  • Stacie Chandler (2015)
  • Rosa Caro (2015)
  • Martin Fitzurka (2015)
  • Richard Fragale (2015)
  • Timothy E. Kelley (2015)
  • Molly Johnson (2015)
  • Pam Littrell (2015)
  • Martha Luna (2015)
  • Betty Predmore (2015)
  • Roland Pritchard (2015)
  • Carla Kuhns (2014)
  • Jeff Green (2014)
  • Ron Stillman, DDS (2014)
  • Blake Miles (2014)
  • Charles “Chuck” R. Fisher (2014)
  • Luis Estrada (2014)
  • Emma Jones (2014)
  • Aide Fulton (2014)
  • Marcy Bingham (2014)
  • Teri Woelke (2014)
  • Chuck Bucher (2014)
  • Kelly Lugenbeel-Barrios (2014)
  • Gregory “Greg” S. Smith (2014)
  • Tom DuBose (2014)
  • Bob Barros (2013)
  • Marselle Cooke (2013)
  • Jose Cuellar (2013)
  • Cynthia Delvalle (2013)
  • Stephen Fairbanks (2013)
  • Erik Freeman (2013)
  • John Glaser (2013)
  • Patty McGrew (2013)
  • Nancie Rhodes (2013)
  • Tom Topuzes (2013)
  • Lori Young (2013)
  • Evelyn Zinn (2013)​

For more information or questions, please contact Bobby Brock, IVCF President/CEO at (760) 336-0055 or email bobby@ivcommunityfoundation.org.