By: Jessica Hubbard, Yolo Community Foundation Executive Director
The Yolo Community Foundation was pleased to celebrate the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County. This year, more than 50 local nonprofits came together to honor the volunteers and donors who generously contributed their time, talent, and resources to better our community. This represented tremendous growth from the previous year, increasing from 32 honorees in 2023 to over 50 in 2024.
The Yolo Philanthropy Awards took place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the California Agriculture Museum. Doors opened at 4:00 PM, followed by a celebration and reception. This event was made possible by title sponsor Nugget Markets, as well as supporting sponsors Recology, Sutter Health, Edward Jones Office of Matt Yancey, and Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund.
“We were incredibly inspired by the honorees of the Yolo Philanthropy Awards,” said Jessica Hubbard, Executive Director of the Yolo Community Foundation. “Their dedication uplifted our community and enabled nonprofit organizations to continue their impactful work for Yolo County. We were excited to celebrate these remarkable individuals who gave so much to improve the lives of others.”
2024 Yolo Philanthropy Awards Honorees:
- All Leaders Must Serve: Julie Webb
- Clarksburg Samaritans: Will Middleton
- Cool Davis Foundation: Lynne Nittler
- Davis Community Meals and Housing: Doug Buzbee
- Davis Farm to School: Randii MacNear
- Davis Robotics Foundation: Brook Ostrom
- Davis Schools Foundation: Lori Duisenberg
- Explorit Science Center: Susan Douglas and Glen Lusebrink
- Fourth & Hope: Jeanette Berrong & Holy Rosary Church Stone Soup Ministry
- Friends of Meals on Wheels: Debbie Singh
- Friends of the Yolo County Archives: Bob Loessberg-Zahl
- Historical Society of Winters: Winters Japantown Monument Committee
- International House Davis: Victoria Whitworth & Chris Lujan
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County: Sutter Health
- Mercy Coalition of West Sacramento: Lee and Shellie Wallinder
- NAMI Yolo County: Leona Satterburg
- Osher Lifelong Learning at UC Davis (OLLI): Larry Lobre
- Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre: PTDT Board of Directors Scholarship Committee
- Pence Gallery: Wil Uecker
- Putah Creek Council: Brian Bellamy
- Scouting Associates: Chris Jorgensen
- Short Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC): Barbara Heinsch
- Soroptimist International of Davis: Janice Labadie
- Team Davis: Ann Reioux
- The Davis Phoenix Coalition: Sandré Nelson
- The Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse: Will Middleton
- Thriving Pink: Siv Winberg
- Tree Davis: Dr. Greg McPherson
- Tuleyome: Dr. Glen Holstein
- West Sacramento Foundation: Chris White
- Winters Community Corazón: Revalee Hemken
- Winters Education Foundation: Jill Aguiar
- Winters Farm to School: Cathleen Olsen
- Winters Friends of the Library: Mary Lou Linvill
- Winters Healthcare Foundation: Dr. Robert “Bob” Schultz
- Winters Participation Gallery: Valerie Whitworth
- Winters Youth Day: Michael J. Sebastian
- Woodland Food Closet: Romie Holland
- Woodland Opera House: Tom and Meg Stallard
- Woodland Recreation Foundation + the City of Woodland: Carole Pirruccello
- Woodland Robotics Digital Minds: Mark Barichievich
- Yolo Basin Foundation: Lindsay Weston
- Yolo Community Foundation: Kate Stille
- Yolo County CASA: Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille
- Yolo County Children’s Alliance: Rotary Club of Davis
- Yolo County Historical Society: Kathy Harryman
- Yolo Crisis Nursery: Bob Clark
- Yolo Farm to Fork: Candice Stafford Banks
- Yolo Food Bank: Chuck Cunningham
- Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance: Stephanie “Stevie” Scoles
- Yolo Land Trust: Lynnel Pollock
- Woodland Community College + Yolo County’s Independent Living Program: Roxanne Roman
These individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional contributions, and their efforts were celebrated at the event.
The Yolo Community Foundation inspires and supports giving and provides philanthropic leadership in Yolo County. The organization offers donor-advised funds and other philanthropic vehicles, donates to local nonprofits, fosters volunteerism, and supports local giving. YCF currently has more than 100 philanthropic funds valued at nearly $13 million and is an affiliate of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Visit www.yolocf.org to learn more.
