2009 Nationaly Philanthropy Day Award Winners

Outstanding Philanthropist

O. James Woodward, III
Nominated by Marcia Morrison,
Henry Madden Library, California State University, Fresno

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Scott and Deborah Leonard, Larry and Paula Warkentin
Nominated by Charity Brown,
Fresno Pacific University

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Corporation

Eye Q-Vision Care
Nominated by Brooke Frost,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Foundation

Bank of America – Fresno/Madera Market
Nominated by Karin Chao-Bushoven
Fresno Philharmonic

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Age 5-17

Buchanan High School - Leadership Class
Nominated by Linda Holmes
Clovis Unified School District

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Age 18-23

Kimberly Gibson
Nominated by Susan Krikorian
Friends of the Gillis Branch Library

Distinguished Achievement Special Award

First 5 Fresno County
Nominated by Carol Smith Davies
Davies and Associates

Spirit of Philanthropy

Bob Estrada, AXA Advisors
Nominated by Brooke Frost,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California

Kaweah Delta Health Care District Guild
Nominated by Valerie Castles
Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation

Robert A. Berry, DPS Telecom
Nominated by Gary L. Pigg
Valley Business Consulting & Training

Wells Fargo
Nominated by Sandy Cha
Wells Fargo Social Responsibility Group

Sebastian Corporation
Nominated by Linda Calandra
Fresno County Public Library