Heart of Marin Awards - 2011

Produced by the Center and presenting sponsor Union Bank, the Heart of Marin Awards recognizes outstanding Marin nonprofits and the committed individuals who serve them.

19th Annual Heart of Marin Award Recipients

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Heart of Marin recipients, sponsors and emcee, Jan Wahl at the January 5th Awards.

The Heart of Marin Awards recognize outstanding achievement in seven categories. CONGRATULATIONS to the 12 award recipients and the 131 nomineees! To learn more about their stories click on the links below.

Volunteer of the Year - Jim & Ann Patterson, 10,000 Degrees

Excellence in Board Leadership - John T. Curtis, Family Service Agency of Marin

Corporate Community Service - Matt and Jeff’s Carwash & Detail Center

Excellence in Leadership - Diane Linn, Ritter Center

Excellence in Innovation - Marin Organic

Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence

- Dance Palace Community Center

- Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Youth Volunteers of the Year

- Kyra Deeth-Stehlin: Catholic Charities CYO's Canal Family Support Program (Kids Club)

- Dilsy Mendez: Education, Excellence & Equity (E3)

- Ernesto Garcia Jr.: Next Generation Scholars & Canal Welcome Center and Ecobaby Project

- Rachel Blackman: Marin Humane Society & Sir Francis Drake High School

- Ivan Shaw: Next Generation Scholars & Spectrum, LGBT Center Youth Pride Coalition

Winners in each of the first five categories are awarded $5,000 each for their organizations. Additionally, five youth volunteers are be presented with $1,000 each.

Click here to download list of the Award Recipients

Click here to download list of Award Nominees

Each year the nonprofit community gathers together to celebrate! The Center offers an opportunity for those who dedicate their lives to serving others, to nominate people and organizations who stand out. It's a gathering to share our successes and honor the magnificent and meaningful work in saving lives, producing well-being, helping the environment, promoting art and culture and all else that makes life worthwhile for our families, neighbors and community.

Award Sponsors

In addition to presenting sponsor Union Bank and media partner, Marin Independent Journal, the Awards are sponsored by Brayton Purcell, LLP (Volunteer of the Year), Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael (Excellence in Board Leadership), Marin Community Foundation (Excellence in Leadership), Autodesk and Redwood Credit Union (Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence), Dominican University of California (Excellence in Innovation), Bregante + Company LLP, CPAs, (Corporate Community Service), and Bank of Marin (Youth Volunteer of the Year).

Please look for the Nomination Call in September 2012 for the 20th Annual Awards.