Leadership Circle Celebration

stronger nonprofits | stronger communities

Leadership Circle Luncheon

The annual Leadership Circle Celebration Luncheon is by invitation only and recognizes our Valued Funders and Supporters. During this wonderful celebration, AcademyGO honors two amazing individuals for their dedication to strengthening our communities with the prestigious “Chairman’s Award” and “Academy Awards for Nonprofit Excellence.”

Pictured left to right: Chris Lindsay, AcademyGO,  Past Board Chair, Randy Florence, Cory White, Cindy Long, Jillian Fowler, Johanna Castaneda, Rockette Ewell, US Bank, Matthew Coughlin, AcademyGO, Board Chair
Photo by Trina Siverts, Siverts Publishing

Chairman's Award

Presented annually by the Board of Directors, the Chairman’s Award recognizes a Funder or volunteer who has provided significant support of strengthening the social service sector.

Pictured left to right: Chris Lindsay, AcademyGO,  Past Board Chair, Randy Florence, Cory White, Cindy Long, Jillian Fowler, Johanna Castaneda, Rockette Ewell, US Bank, Matthew Coughlin, AcademyGO, Board Chair
Photo by Trina Siverts, Siverts Publishing

Academy Awards for
Nonprofit Excellence

Presented annually to honor the region’s top staff,
volunteers, and nonprofits for their outstanding service.

Executive Director of the Year
Sue Aebischer, House of Ruth

Nonprofit Agency of the Year
Reach Out

Nonprofit Employee of the Year
Sandra Aldrete,
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Adult Volunteer of the Year
Carlos Sarmiento,
Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation

Youth Volunteer of the Year
Anna Komorita, Parade of Pianos

Pictured left to right: Chris Lindsay, Carol Allbaugh and Diana Fox, Sue Aebischer, Sandra Aldrete, Carlos Sarmiento, Anna Komorita, Matthew Coughlin Photos by: Trina Siverts, Siverts Publishing
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