The Annual Luncheon encourages a culture of giving and community engagement by honoring and uplifting our region’s most generous and caring givers. From local nonprofits and donors to businesses and community leaders, hundreds gather to recognize the incredible impact community philanthropy creates in southwest Washington.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hilton Vancouver Washington
Networking – 11:30 a.m. | Program – 12:00 p.m.
Majora Carter
Urban Revitalization Strategist
Author of Reclaiming Your Community
This generous group of sponsors makes this inspiring afternoon possible each year. Sponsorships are available for purchase online. For more details, please contact [email protected].
The Community Foundation established the Philanthropist of the Year Award to recognize and celebrate individuals, couples, families or foundations that serve as exemplars of generosity in our community through outstanding charitable support, leadership and service.
2023 – Mark Matthias and Ali Novinger
2022 – Ron and Terry Prill
2021 – Gary and Christine Rood
2019 – Jim and Judith Youde
2018 – Al and Sandee Kirkwood
2017 – Greg and Michele Goodwin
2016 – Bob and Pauline Kirchner
2015 – Bob and Sharon Lewis
2013 – Jim and Kay McClaskey
2012 – Steve and Jo Marie Hansen
2011 – Lee and Connie Kearney
2010 – Joe & Teresa Pauletto
2009 – Steve and Jan Oliva
2008 – Wes and Nancy Lematta
2007 – David and Patricia Nierenberg
2006 – Ed Firstenburg
2005 – Ed and Dollie Lynch
2004 – Leslie Durst
2004 – Ray Hickey Foundation
2004 – Margaret Pulliam
The Community Foundation established the Friend of the Foundation Award to recognize individuals and organizations who provide both professional and personal support to the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington and its mission.
2023 – First Pacific Financial
2022 – Vaughn Lein
2019 – James Martin
2018 – Brett Bryant
2017 – Michael Burgoyne, CFP®
2015 – Pabst Holland & Reynolds, PLLC
2013 – Richard Melching
2012 – Scott and Jody Campbell
2011 – Max B. Kamp
2010 – Vernon F. Peterson, CPA
2009 – Brot Bishop, Jr.
2008 – Michael Minnick
2007 – T. Randall Grove
2006 – Jeanne Kojis
2005 – William C. Dudley
2004 – Rhona Sen Hoss
2003 – David Kenny
2002 – Ron Legg
2001 – Karen Sahlstrom
2000 – Jeanne Mack
2000 – Freeman Keller
2000 – Larry Smith
The Community Champion Award celebrates individuals or organizations that are deeply engaged in their communities and tackling the most pressing issues of our time.
2023 – Karen Morrison
2022 – Geri Hiller
2021 – Anna Cruz
2021 – Merril Firestone
2019 – Don and Margaret Fuesler
2019 – The Ryan Family
2015 – David and Diane Difford
2012 – Harris Dusenbery
2012 – Margaret Colf Hepola
The Catalyst Award for Philanthropic Innovation is reserved for southwest Washington’s most influential changemakers to recognize individuals who have achieved lasting community improvement through innovative philanthropic approaches. These visionaries combine extensive amounts of time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony to advance original approaches that have transformed southwest Washington organizations, places and communities.
2016 – Ed Lynch
2011 – Mary Granger