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National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients

2019
Philanthropy: Jim & Cynthia Kenyon
Legacy: Marvin & Helen Schumacher
Community Partnerships: John Deere Waterloo Works & UNI
Governance: Job Foundation Board of Directors
​Youth: ​Gracen Klima
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2018
Philanthropy: Carol Luce
Legacy: Bob Brown
Community Partnerships: Veridian Credit Union & The Salvation Army: Give Warmth Project
Governance: Northeast Iowa Food Bank Board of Directors
Youth: ​Waterloo Salvation Basketball

2017
Philanthropy: Karol Rae Hoth
Legacy: Jean Seeland
Community Partnerships: Allen College Engagement & The Salvation Army Partnership
Governance: House of Hope Board of Directors
Youth: ​Hansen Elementary 4th Graders

2016
Philanthropy: Steve & Liz Thorpe
Legacy: Pauline Barrett
Community Partnerships: Next Generation Wireless
Governance: Self-Help International Board of Directors
Youth: Michael Groen

2015
Philanthropy: Bill Calhoun
Innovation: Community Aces
Youth: Re Moe
Legacy: Mary Brown
Governance: Friends of Hartman Reserve BOD

2014
Philanthropy: Bob Hellman
Innovation: Waverly Shell Rock United Way
Legacy: From the Hart:  Waterloo Home Enhancement Project
Governance: CV Preschool & Childcare Board of Directors

2013
Philanthropy: Dee Vandeventer
Youth: Austin Pauling
Innovation: Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association
Legacy: Tim Doyle
Governance: North Star Community Services' Board of Directors

2012
Philanthropy: Lincoln Savings Bank
Innovation: CUNA Mutual Foundation
Legacy: R.J. McElroy Trust
Governance: Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors

2011
Philanthropy: Fred & Sue Hagemann
Youth: Ryan Giarusso
Legacy: Craig & Nancy Shirey
Governance: Cedar Valley United Way Board of Directors