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2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration

34th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration
Friday, November 5, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 PM PST

 

Presented by:

 2021 Volunteers of the Year  |   Lifetime Achievement Award  |  Corporate Leadership Awards  |  Sponsors  |  Celebration in a Box

Volunteer Awards Celebration YouTube Broadcast – Watch it, again!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration on Friday, November 5, 2021. Whether you were a sponsor, a "Volunteer of the Year", one of our members honoring one of their volunteers, one of our volunteers who packed up or delivered the "Celebration in a Box", part of the production team or anyone in between, we could not have done it without you!

For more than three decades, we have come together as a community of volunteers, philanthropists, business leaders, and nonprofit professionals with the commitment to sharing our time, talent, and treasure at the North County Philanthropy Council (NCPC) Volunteer Awards Celebration and this year was no exception albeit virtual for the second year in a row. We were still able to make one day extra special for 126 individuals who make our lives better year round.

Please watch the recording above and be inspired by the incredible volunteers who are our friends, family and neighbors - the heroes of our community!

Volunteers of the Year

Where would your organization be without the incredible dedication of your volunteers? The NCPC Volunteer Award Celebration is a fabulous unique opportunity to say THANK YOU to your special Volunteer of the Year! All NCPC members are eligible to honor the volunteer of your choice. No nominations or voting – Everyone WINS! Thank you to all members who have chosen a 2021 Volunteer of the Year! We are delighted to be honoring 126 volunteers from 93 organizations at this year's Volunteer Awards Celebration!
Organization / Company 2021 Honoree
A Step Beyond Claire Scheper
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Shell Durham
Allgire Foundation Hernan Cedillo
Alzheimer's Association, San Diego & Imperial Chapter Susan Bos
Alzheimer's San Diego Carol Genf
Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton George Rhea
Assistance League of Inland North County Debbie Gemmill
Assistance League of North Coast Sondra Peppe
Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito Wendy Morris
BIPOC Support Foundation (BSF) Abby Reynolds
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Executive Committee
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos Alice Olsen
Boys & Girls Club of Vista Geraldine "Gerry" Conrad
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Randy Shannahan
California State University San Marcos Sarah Aragon
Canine Companions Karen Wulfert
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, The Justin Frank
Carlsbad Educational Foundation Alan Lewis
Casa de Amistad Richard Lai Fatt
Casa de Amparo Theresa Akatiff
Catalent Pharma Solutions San Diego Sara Stanley
Center for Community Solutions Lisa Quinto
City of Carlsbad - in memoriam Theodore Spriggs, Jr.
Coastal Community Foundation Dr. Nancy Giberson
Coastal Roots Farm Hannah Yellen
Community HousingWorks Isabel Anderson
Community Resource Center Katrina Dodson
Computers 2 Kids Ruth Cornett
Diabetes Research Connection Sherry Ahern
Dr. Bronners Bertine Kabellis
ElderHelp of San Diego Dawn Saad
Elizabeth Hospice, The Wendy Yates
Equation Collaborative Nicole Waniewski
Escondido Community Child Development Center Cecilia Lusky
Escondido Community Foundation, The Emily Lowe
Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) Mar Delacruz
Fallbrook Food Pantry Jim Mauritz
Foundation for Developmental Disabilities Angela McNeece
Foundation for Senior Wellbeing, The Rachel & Evie Currington
Foundation for Women Warriors Jennifer Givens
Girl Scouts San Diego Kristin Newman
Girls on the Run San Diego Jenny Avalos
Grauer School, The Dr. Dylan Steer
Hands of Peace Kathy and Dennis Reese
Hannah's Family Center Susan Schindelar
Interfaith Community Services Grab 'n Go Breakfast Team
Ivey Ranch Park Association Rosella Childers
Jewish Family Service of San Diego Barbara Takashima
Kids for Peace Richard Tubbs
Meals on Wheels San Diego County Jim Sharp
Mitchell Thorp Foundation Kurt Ergene
Museum of Making Music Brian Donaldson
Nature Collective Susie Hedrick
Neighborhood Healthcare Missy Pershin
New Haven Youth & Family Services Nicole White
North Coast Repertory Theatre Joydelee Marrow
North County African American Women's Association Rob Howard
North County Cancer Fitness Cindy Hellmann
North County Food Bank Dan Sargent
North County Lifeline Sam Brown
Oceanside Community Foundation, The Bev Holtz
Oceanside Museum of Art Tish Gallagher
Oncology and Kids Lexi Quintero
Operation HOPE - North County Vickie Lancaster
Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc. Timothy Perkins
Palomar Health William Woodward
Pro Kids, First Tee - San Diego Maralee O'Meara
Promises2Kids Erika Petrizzo
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Debbie Kurth
Rancho Coastal Humane Society Karen Zinser
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Bill Davidson
REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Karen Koklich
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Steve Hermes
San Diego Futures Foundation Gladys Caraballo
San Diego Gas & Electric Jennifer Hall
San Diego Habitat for Humanity Charles Broom
San Diego Oasis Carolyn (Lyn) Earl
San Diego Social Venture Partners Joyce Ross
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy National Charity League San Dieguito Chapter
San Marcos Community Foundation Lionel Burton (in memoriam)
San Marcos Promise, The Tiffany English
Scatena Daniels Communications Denise Scatena
Solutions for Change Sunder Ashwath
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) Lindsay Edwards
Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Bunny McElliott
TrueCare Dana Albert
United Way of San Diego County Tony Russell
Veterans Association of North County Mike Gibbons
Viasat Anna Kochalko
Vista Community Clinic Mark Satuloff
Wells Fargo Bank Ruben Palafox
Women's Resource Center Lisa Crouch
Words Alive Jim McIlhon

Lifetime Achievement Award

Christy Wilson
President & CEO
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

NCPC presented its first NCPC Lifetime Achievement Award to Christy Wilson, President & CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, having served in the role for almost 25 years.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to celebrate an individual who has given themselves wholeheartedly to our community by bringing leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, organizations, businesses, and corporations together in collaboration.
Christy and RSF Foundation joined NCPC in 2001 and Christy has played an important part in NCPC’s development having served in numerous board roles including Vice President, President, and Past President.
Under Christy's leadership, RSF Foundation has:
  • created programs like The Patriots Connection, North County Senior Connections, and North County COVID19 Response Fund to bring together philanthropists and address our community needs
  • given over $108 million in grantmaking since 2001
  • and grown to more than $150 million in assets.

Throughout the years, Christy has served on countless committees and speaker panels. She is a member of AFP, NCPC, Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties, the National Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, and the League of CA Community Foundations.

NCPC is honored to celebrate the incredible impact her leadership has had on San Diego philanthropy!

 

Corporate & Leadership Awards

Thank you for supporting the NCPC 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration. Congratulations to all of the 2021 Corporate & Leadership Awards Nominees.


Corporate Philanthropy Award:

  • Callaway Golf Company and Callaway Golf Foundation

This award is presented to a corporation, business, or employee-managed grant-making fund that has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility to North County. To be considered the following must be demonstrated:

  • Makes a lasting, significant and measurable impact in North County
  • Holds volunteer leadership positions in North County nonprofit organizations and encourages others to take philanthropic roles on a community level
  • Exhibits unusual service or generosity
  • Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their company as well as in their partnerships with nonprofits
  • Provides significant financial and volunteer support to North County nonprofits.

Spirit of Carol Sigelman Award:

  • Jolyn Parker, VP External Relations, San Diego Oasis

As a tribute to the life and work of Carol Sigelman, former NCPC board member and friend, this award is presented to a development professional in North San Diego County who exemplifies the passion, integrity, wisdom and humor that Carol brought to all of us, as well as demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their development and communications activities at their nonprofit. Carol’s motto was “Get the job done – and done well”.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Year after year, we rely on the support of our incredibly generous sponsors to not only provide funding to celebrate the volunteer heroes of our community, but also to reassure the continuation of our professional development programs, connectors, and mentorship program throughout the year. When you invest in NCPC, you help inspire organizations and business to come together to strengthen and uplift our community.

Join our current sponsors: Wells Fargo, Nordson Corporation, Leichtag Foundation, Netzel Grisgsby, and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservatory as we prepare to be inspired by the stories and passion of this year's volunteer heroes!

There are many benefits to sponsoring the 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration. 

View the 2021 Volunteer Awards Celebration Sponsor Benefits chart for a full listing.

Title Sponsor

Wells Fargo

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Friends of Philanthropy Sponsors

The Raymond Group

Media Sponsors

Celebration in a Box


The 2021 Celebration in a Box will cost $125 for a Box for 2. We encourage all organizations to purchase for their honoree as a gift and a way for them to celebrate this special event. Boxes are also available for "watch" parties with colleagues, friends and family.

  • An Artisanal Tea Experience featuring five special blends from Bliss Tea & Treats including Hope, Love, Happy Place, Creme Brulee and one surprise blend that you are sure to enjoy.
  • Custom tea cups
  • Tasty treats
  • Heart-shaped tea steeper
  • Program
  • San Diego Business Journal Giving Guide to Nonprofits
  • Directions for watching on Zoom together
  • Honoree’s trophy (if applicable)

Bliss Tea & Treats was born from founder Rushelle Gordon’s love of traveling and discovering relaxing tea experiences around the world. Her goal is to create a space where people can connect on and offline. At NCPC, Community and Connectivity are part of our core values so we are thrilled to be able to partner with Rushelle who also happens to be an NCPC member through her membership with North County African American Woman’s Association. Bliss Tea & Treats is a place where genuine customer care is their highest mission. They pledge to provide the finest tea experiences and products, and each guest will always enjoy a warm, relaxed ambiance. We believe this year’s Celebration in a Box will provide you with these same benefits.

Tea is more than simply a drink – it’s an experience. We encourage you to experience this Celebration in a Box with your "Volunteers of the Year" who are much more than a volunteer, they are true treasure.


Price:  
Box for 2 = $125
Discounted rate for multiple boxes:  2-4 Boxes for 2 = $120 each
5 Boxes and above = $110 each

The Celebration in a Box will be open for purchase through October 4.

The Celebration in a Box will include a copy of the 2021 San Diego Business Journal's Giving Guide. 

View the 2020 SDBJ Giving Guide

To learn more please email amgabaldon@sdbj.com with any questions.

 

Watch the Broadcast

The 2020 Volunteer Awards Celebration was a free, feel-good event that put hope back in your heart, restored your faith in humanity, and undoubtedly inspired you. We were so excited to have presented our 33rd annual Volunteer Awards and our first-ever virtual broadcast when we will honor 94 remarkable volunteers from our community plus our Corporate and Leadership Award honorees. Watch it again!

We hope you enjoyed this virtual event with us! 

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