40th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration
For four decades, the North County Philanthropy Council’s Volunteer Awards Celebration (VAC) has brought our community together to recognize the extraordinary people who give their time, talent, and heart to make San Diego a better place.
In 2027, NCPC will proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of VAC, a milestone that honors not only this year’s remarkable volunteers, but also 40 years of volunteerism, philanthropy, partnership, and community impact.
Since the first celebration in 1987, VAC has provided nonprofit organizations with a unique opportunity to recognize the volunteers who are essential to their missions. Rather than selecting a single “Volunteer of the Year,” VAC celebrates the many ways people serve. Each participating organization selects an honoree whose contributions deserve to be recognized, creating an inspiring celebration of individuals and organizations working together throughout our region.
The 40th Anniversary Celebration will bring together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, philanthropists, businesses, funders, and community partners from across San Diego County. Together, we will honor our history, celebrate the people making a difference today, and look toward the future of volunteerism and philanthropy in our community.
For NCPC, this anniversary represents much more than 40 years of an event. It represents 40 years of connections made, organizations strengthened, volunteers celebrated, and people coming together around a shared belief that each of us has the power to make a difference.
Join us Friday, April 2, 2027, from 11:00 AM–2:30 PM at the Rancho Bernardo Inn as we celebrate 40 years of volunteerism and community impact.
40 Years. Thousands of Volunteers. One Extraordinary Community.
Special Awards
2027 Special Awards:
Spirit of Carol Sigelman Award- The Spirit of Carol Sigelman Award honors an individual who embodies the generosity, compassion, enthusiasm, and commitment to community that Carol Sigelman exemplified. The award recognizes someone whose dedication to service and philanthropy inspires others and creates a meaningful, lasting impact in the community.
Corporate Philanthropy Award- The Corporate Philanthropy Award recognizes a company or business that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to giving back through philanthropy, volunteerism, community partnerships, and employee engagement. The award celebrates businesses that use their resources and influence to strengthen nonprofits and create a positive, lasting impact throughout the community.
Robert Krejci Standards of Excellence Award- The Robert Krejci Standards of Excellence Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to strengthening the nonprofit and philanthropic community. Named in honor of longtime community leader Robert Krejci, the award celebrates those whose service, professionalism, and dedication set a standard of excellence for others to follow.
Bo Mazzetti Impact Award-The Bo Mazzetti Impact Award honors an organization whose work creates meaningful and lasting change for Indigenous communities or marginalized populations. Named in honor of longtime community leader Bo Mazzetti, the award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional impact, collaboration, and a deep commitment to empowering and strengthening communities that have historically faced barriers to opportunity and resources.
