Past Honorees

Past Honorees AFP Central California Valley Chapter

Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Madera and Mariposa counties

Outstanding Philanthropist

2019 Lou Amendola
2018 Kay Bonner
2017 Claude Laval III
2016 Valerie & Jon Keller
2015 John Carey, Sr.
2014 Bill & Linda Smittcamp
2013 Emme and Desiree Castro
2012 Ted and Joyce Smith
2011 Nadene and Marvin Steinert
2010 Rev. Karl Avakian
2009 O. James Woodward, III
2008 Darius Assemi
2007 The Bennett Family
2006 AI and Dottie Warkentine
2005 John & Grace Paul
2004 Elizabeth Lyles
2004 Zabelle Goorabian
2003 Larry A. Sheliadey
2002 Craig Saladino
2001 Drs. Benjamin & Marion Kremen
2000 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gindick
1999 F. Harold Downing, M.D.
1998 Linda Ridenour
1997 The Metzler Family
1996 Phil & Bernie Divine
1995 Coke & James Hallowell
1994 Richard A. Johanson
1993 Bud Richter
1992 William M. Lyles
1991 Earl Smittcamp
1990 Lewis S. Eaton

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

2019 Ron Samuel
2019 Janelle Dunn
2018 Gina Cuttone
2017 Trisha Cooper
2016 Marina Whelan
2015 Louis Franco
2014 Robert L. Kolbert
2013 Marvin Smith
2012 Nancy Kast
2011 Janet and Mike Kidd
2010 John Morris
2009 Scott and Deborah Leonard / Larry and Paula Warkentin
2008 Edward D. Fanucchi / Susan L. Williams
2007 Gus Bonner
2006 Mark Shannon
2005 John Horstmann
2004 James Ganulin
2003 Al Deniz
2002 Mary T Hill.
2001 William Chaltraw
2000 Jack J. Schiff, M.D.
1999 Rosellen Kershaw
1998 John Wallace
1997 Larry Balakian
1996 Dave Holden
1995 Dennis Woods
1994 Sid Cox
1993 Vinci Ricchiuti
1992 Freddie Markarian
1991 Helen Smades
1990 Robert Oliver
1989 Robert Duncan

Outstanding Fundraising Professional

2019 Caty Perez
2018 Davena Witcher
2017 Kathleen Price
2016 Karin Chao-Bushoven
2015 Teri Amerine
2014 Jane Fortune
2013 Dana Zupanovich Lucka
2011 Linda Calandra
2010 Valerie Castles, CFRE
2007 Vivian St. Louis
2005 Mark Deffenbacher, CFRE
2004 Melisha Ford
2003 Joan Minasian
2001 Bud Dickerson, Ed.D.
2000 Michael C. Ford, Ph.D., CFRE
1999 Peter Smits, Ph.D.
1998 Amy Sherman Smith
1996 Dave Kyle
1995 James Meinert, Ph.D.
1994 Dena Cochran, CFRE, CAHP
1993 Thomas Canar,CFRE
1992 Elizabeth Olson Looney
1991 Richard Francois
1990 Gary Griesser
1989 Pat Ogle

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization

2019 Chevron
2019 PINC
2018 Ruiz 4 Kids
2018 The Foundation @ FCOE
2017 Moss Adams (Corporate)
2017 Leon S Peters (Foundation) 
2016 De Young Properties (Corporate)
2016 Kaiser Permanente (Foundation)
2015 Lost Girls Motorcycle Club (Foundation)
2015 Granville Homes (Corporate)
2014 Ocat, Inc. (Large Organization)
2014 Anlin Windows (Small Organization)
2013 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. / Price, Paige & Company
2012 Me-n-Ed 's Pizzerias, Inc.
2011 EECU / Wells Fargo
2010 Kaiser Permanente
2009 Eye-Q-Vision Care Corporation / Bank of America Foundation
2008 McCormick Barstow LLP
2007 Table Mountain Rancheria / The Bertha & John Garabedian Foundation
2006 CSU Fresno Foundation / Central Valley McDonald's Owners and Operators
2005 Junior League of Fresno, Inc.
2004 Herwaldt Automotive Group
2004 Valley Independent Bank Reedley
2004 Native Daughters of the Golden West / Children's Hospital CentraI California Foundation
2003 Derrel's Mini Storage
2002 Save Mart Corporation
2001 The Fansler Foundation
2000 The Radin Foundation
1999 KJEO Channel 47
1998 Target Stores
1997 KFSN ABC 30
1996 AT&T Wireless
1995 Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
1994 Bank of America Foundation
1993 Bonner Family Foundation
1992 Fordel, Inc.
1991 Pepsi
1990 The Fresno Bee
1989 Leon S. Peters Foundation

Distinguished Achievement Special Award

2018 Eric and Darlene Hanson
2017 Linda Gleason
2016 The Wonderful Company
2014 KSEE Channel 24
2013 Gary Pigg
2012 Bob Croft, SPIRIT 89.9 Radio
2010 Carol Smith Davies
2009 First 5 of Fresno County
2008 Business Associates Craig School of Business, CSUF
2007 300 Club Big Brothers, Big Sisters Foundation / Employees of Kaweah Delta Health Care District
2006 Beth Marney Emerian
2004 Guilds of Children's Hospital Central CA
2003 Zoolynx
2003 Saint Agnes Associatcs
2002 Arthur J. Wiebe, Ed.D
2000 The Men's Club of Saint Agnes Medical Center
1998 Lynn Eilefson
1997 Rotary Club of Fresno
1994 Dan Whitehurst, Arts to Zoo Initiative

Distinguished Program Award

2019 "March Match Up" Fresno State Student Cupboard

Special Award for Philanthropic Leadership

2019 Make-A-Wish Wishes & Dreams
2012 John D. Welty, Ed.D.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Age 5-17)

2019 Brooklynblair Shapiro
2018 Kaitlin Riffel
2016 Danay Ferguson
2015 Grace Bernhardt
2014 Sundale Union Elementary School
2012 Kaitlin Riffel - Kids on a Mission
2010 Bobby Van Ornam
2009 Buchanan High School - Leadership Class
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Age 18-23)
2012 Nico De Young
2009 Kimberly Gibson Outstanding Volunteer Youth Organization
2007 Civic Engagement & Service Learning Students - California State University, Fresno
2006 Sutter Middle School - Fowler Unified School District
2005 EPU Youth Group
2004 Angel Arellano
2001 Junior VIP Volunteer Fund Raisers of UCP
1999 All Greek Council of CSU, Fresno
1996 Keystone Council, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
1995 Saint Agnes Service Guild, Jr. Volunteers
1994 Metropolitan Youth Organization

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Age 18-23)

2012 Nico De Young
2009 Kimberly Gibson

Outstanding Volunteer Youth Organization

2007 Civic Engagement & Service Learning Students - California State University, Fresno
2006 Sutter Middle School - Fowler Unified School District
2005 EPU Youth Group
2004 Angel Arellano
2001 Junior VIP Volunteer Fund Raisers of UCP
1999 All Greek Council of CSU, Fresno
1996 Keystone Council, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
1995 Saint Agnes Service Guild, Jr. Volunteers
1994 Metropolitan Youth Organization