United Way of San Luis Obispo County held its Annual Recognition Event on September 30, 2015 at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo and honored several local businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community and to United Way. The following awards were presented:
COMMUNITY MEMBER AWARDS
Emerging Leader Award: David Whitaker
Above & Beyond Award: Christina Bird-Holenda
Emerging Leader Award: David Whitaker
Give Advocate Volunteer Award: Don Maruska
LIVE UNITED Award: Jennifer Slosar
BUSINESS AWARDS
Achievement Award: IQMS and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Excellence Award: Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Community Spirit Award: SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Excellence Award: Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Leadership Award: Enterprise
Special Recognition: Rotaract SLO and Glenn Burdette
NONPROFIT AWARDS
Innovation Awards: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County’s Center for Health and Prevention Teen Wellness Program and Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County’s Children’s Farmers Market
Community Impact Fund: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central Coast Grown, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Friends of Hapitok, San Luis Obispo Family Resource Center, Center for Family Strengthening, Community Counseling Center, Partnership for the Children, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, RISE San Luis Obispo County, SLO Noor Foundation, Food Bank Coalition, The Literacy Council, Transitional Food and Shelter and Transitions-Mental Health Association.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County is very thankful for the sponsors for this event that allowed us to thank and recognize our supporters and volunteers, Joan Gellert-Sargen, Madonna Inn and Opolo Vineyards. Additional award information and photos are also available online at www.unitedwayslo.org/annual-recognition-event.