PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

Leadership in Personal Philanthropy

2019 Thomas Henderson
2018 Bron & Tuula Lindgren
2017 Dr. Robert & Lynn Brunton
2016 Ted & Tanya Jernigan
2015 Marsha Tadano Long & Merritt Long
  Mary-Lynne & Marvin Reiner

Leadership in Business Philanthropy

2019 Panowicz Jewelers
2018 Olympia Federal SAvings
2017 Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters
2016 Phillps Burgess PLLC
2015 Obee Credit Union

Philanthropic Community Organization

2019 Gateway Rotary
2018 Kiwanis Club of Olympia Food Bank Garden
2017 Evergreen Christian Community
2016 First United Methodist Church
2015 Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Next Generation Philanthropy

2019 BOLTS Keystone / Interact Club
2017 Studio West Dance Guild
2016 Ben & Spencer Rex
2015 Lilas, Cedar, Coral, Daisy & Oakland Ogle

Paul Grudis Inspirational Award

2019 Pat Hunter
2018 Virgil & Barbara Clarkson
2017 Valerie Gerst
2016 Carole Jones
2015 Leatta Dahlhoff
2014 Earl McNeil
2013 Vaude de Ville
2012 Earlyse Swift
2011 Sylvia Barclift
2010 Howard “Jack” Gagnon
2009 Tom & Elsa McLain

The list below includes all recipients from previous years in the categories for which they were honored. 

Business of the Year

2014 Port Blakely Tree Farm
2013 TwinStar Credit Union
2013 Wagner’s European Bakery & Café
2012 Washington State Employee Credit Union (WSECU)
2011 Nisqually Tribe (large business)
2011 Ramblin’ Jacks/Mercato/I.Talia (small business) 
2010 Harbor Wholesale Grocery, Inc. (large business)
2010 94.5 ROXY (small business)
2009 Berschauer Phillips Construction Company (large business)
2009 McKinney’s Appliance, Inc. (small business)
2008 Providence St. Peter Hospital
2007 Titus-Will, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Hyundai
2006 Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and Lucky Eagle Casino
2005 Coldwell Banker-Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.
2004 The Boeing Company and The Employees Community Fund
2003 Heritage Bank
2002 Olympia Federal Savings
2001 Miller Brewing Company – Tumwater Brewery * Stormans, Inc.

Philanthropic Group of the Year

2012 West Olympia Rotary Club
2011 Lacey Sunrise Lions Club
2009 Zonta Club of Olympia
2008 Rotary Club of Olympia
2007 Altrusa International of Olympia
2006 Rotary Club of Lacey
2005 The Olympia-Tumwater Foundation
2004 Lacey Lamplighters Lions Club
2003 Kiwanis Club of Olympia
2002 Junior League of Olympia
2001 The Busy Bee with St. John Episcopal Church

Individual/Couple of the Year

2014 Melanie Stewart & Wayne Williams
2014 Laurie Berryman
2013 Jay & Carla Rudd
2012 Rick & Ellen Middleton
2011 Ken & Nancy Anderson
2010 Dr. James & Linnea Bremner
2009 Kimberly & Charles Ellwanger
2008 Phil & Judy Weigand – Margery Sayre
2007 Donald V. Rhodes
2006 Evelyne H. Betti
2005 Rick & Pam Panowicz
2004 Dr. Philip Vandeman * John and Sally Warjone
2003 Steve & Michele Boone
2002 Dennis & Joan Peterson
2001 Hal & Inge Marcus

Family of the Year

2013 The Kiley Family
2012 The Taylor Family 
2011 The Seaman Family
2010 The Greene Family
2008 The Fluetsch Family
2006 The Schmidt Family
2005 The Charneski Family
2003 The Rants Family
2002 The Goldberg Family
2001 The Gavin Family

Young Philanthropist

2013 Mara Harris
2012 Hung Nguyen 
2010 Kaycee Keegan
2009 Kim Vivian
2007 Graeme Paulsen
2005 Malenie Lovaas
2004 Katie Klaniecki
2003 Kendra Ellis * Monique Halgat- Frank

Former Categories (now awards within other categories)

Small Business of the Year

2004 Great Western Supply – The Plant Centre
2003 TAGS – The Williams Group

Foundation of the Year

2003 The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
2002 The Ben Cheney Foundation
2001 Irving A. Lassen Foundation

Media of the Year

2003 KGY Radio AM & FM
2002 Thurston Community Television
2001 The Olympian

2013 Special Recognition:

Judy Hoefling
Nancy Riordan
Washington State Combined Fund Drive

With everything happening during the COVID-19 pandemic, South Sound Partners for Philanthropy would like to recognize those community members and organizations that are supporting our member nonprofits. Please fill out this general form and we will follow up with you in the future for more information for the award selection process.

Leadership in Philanthropy Awards:

• Personal Philanthropy
  An individual or couple that has supported your organization, and others in the community, in a profound and impactful way.
  
• Business Philanthropy
  A local business or company that has supported your organization, and others in the community, in a profound and impactful way.
  
• Community Organization
  A local community organization that has supported your organization, and others in the community, in a profound and impactful way.
  
• Paul Grudis Inspiration
  An award to recognize volunteers who inspire philanthropy and volunteerism that made a significant impact on your organization.
  
• Next Generation Philanthropy
  An award to recognize young philanthropists (individuals or groups) to encourage them on their current path.