Sustained Community Achievement Award
Bank of America – for the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, a philanthropic program that recognizes and rewards community-based organizations, heroes and student leaders, focusing on education, community development, arts and culture and health and human services Click for picture

Dick Cable People Helping People Media Award
Kelly Brothers – for commitment to community service and volunteerism, including his key role in opening the new Cristo Rey High School, a college preparatory school serving low-income families in south Sacramento
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Exceptional Community Support Award
Deloitte LLP Sacramento Office – for the Impact Committee that engages a staff of 180 employees in community volunteerism through hands-on, direct efforts as well as by raising funds for, and managing and planning events that support various non-profits
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Exceptional Community Support- Small Business Award
McNally Temple Associates – for Child Abuse Prevention Strategic Communications, investing resources and expertise to develop social marketing and strategic communications to prevent child abuse that is now used across the country and internationally
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Hands On Sacramento Award
Home Depot – for philanthropic and volunteer efforts to benefit local communities, focusing on building projects in the areas of play spaces, community gathering spaces, affordable housing and natural disaster preparedness and relief.
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Service Club and Association Achievement Award
Active 20-30 Sacramento No. 1 Club & Active 20-30 International – for founding the first Club in Sacramento and later supporting expansion to other communities and for dedicated community service and fundraising in the Sacramento area, including hosting events for children with special needs and an annual shopping spree for needy families
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Junior League of Sacramento – for support of a multitude of programs serving children at risk, including its Children’s Theater “signature project,” a lesson-based live theatre experience for local elementary school children, as well as its commitment to training members to be more effective as volunteers and life-long community leaders.
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Unsung Hero Award
Sister Mary Redempta Scannell, RSM – for years of service to the poor and needy and for her continued service after retirement, working five days a week advocating for and supporting financially and spiritually those affected by HIV/AIDS
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Senior Volunteer Award
David Fiddyment and John Piches – for dedication to community service as exemplified by 60 years of perfect attendance as long-time friends and members of the Rotary Club of Roseville, contributing to projects such as Miles of Smiles (free dental care for elementary school children) and Rotary events benefiting homeless families
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Youth Volunteer Award
Jessica Jorgensen – for creation of the LEAP mentoring program at Whitney Avenue Elementary School, leadership and service on the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Grants Advisory Board for Youth, and certification as a “puppy sitter” for guide dogs
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