Thank you to everyone who nominated!
Check out the complete list of 2024 nominees, below.
2024 Nominees
Bank of Marin
Il Davide
Marin Ace Hardware
Woodlands Pet Food & Treats
Sponsor: OPEN
Jeff Amen, Community Action Marin
Jan Bricca, WildCare
Christine Comaford, By the Bay Health
Brian Cooley, Marin Humane
Peter Goetz, Marin DSA and Marin Rent Control
Eileen Goor, Guide Dogs for the Blind
Sandy Janachowski, Marin Foster Care Association
Frankie Malsam, Marin Humane
Peter Mandell, The Marine Mammal Center
Pat McGraw, San Geronimo Valley Community Center
Tia Miyamoto, Canal Alliance
Rich Moore, Halleck Creek Ranch
Joan Murray, Clean Mill Valley
Carol Njus, Canal Alliance
Sophia Osotio, The Sparkle Foundation
Ned Purdom, Bridge the Gap
Bob Rigler, Vivalon
Stewart Rowe, ExtraFood
Mathew Ruggles, Operation Access
Sponsor: OPEN
Jeff Babcock, Community Action Marin
Daniel Barenbaum, Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
David Bernard, San Geronimo Valley Community Center
Ana Christina Brubaker, Okizu
Guy Lampard, 10,000 Degrees
Vicki Masseria, Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Marin
Gerald “Jerry” Peters, By the Bay Health
Azalea Renfield, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Mike Son, Marin City Community Development Corporation
Deborah Sorondo, Mill Valley Library Foundation
Catalina “Catie” Visico, Legal Aid of Marin
Florence Williams, Bridge the Gap
Sponsor: BioMarin
Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity
Bridge the Gap
Christ Presbyterian Church
Housing For All Marin
Huckleberry Youth Programs
Marin Foster Care Association
MARINTERVIEWS
Rebuilding Together East Bay Network
Michael Stocker, Ocean Conservation Research
Nancy Vernon, Marin 9 to 25
Sponsor: PG&E
Jacquelyn Barrios, Youth Transforming Justice
Tess Belger, Project Awareness and Special Sports
Hudson Blechman, 100+ Teens Who Care Bay Area
Annie Carmona, Youth Leadership Institute
Sophie Dempsey, Sparkle Foundation
Disha Divakar, Marin 9 to 25, Find Your Way & OD Free Marin Youth Action Team
Candice Lucas, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Adriana Martinez, Marin 9 to 25
Walt Novosardian, Youth Leadership Institute
Avery Palacios, Next Generation Scholars
Sophia Rubel, Marin 9 to 25
Shea Sorcher, Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit
Audrey Stroup, Halleck Creek Ranch
Dhanya Subramanian, Marin 9 to 25
Jasmine Wood, Marin 9 to 25
Sponsor: Redwood Credit Union
Zara Babitzke, Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity
Aideen Gaidmore, Marin Child Care Council
Linda Lane-Bortell, Christ Presbyterian Church
Kellye Eboni McKinley, Our Sisters Keeper
Michelene Moayedi, HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education Foundation
Caroline Peattie, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Jahmeer Reynolds, Marin County Cooperation Team
Maureen Sedonaen, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
Samantha Tradelius, The Sparkle Foundation
Ellyn Weisel, WildCare
Sponsor: Marin Community Foundation
Call Of the Sea
Christ Presbyterian Church
Dominican University of California
Fairfax San Anselmo Children’s Center
Marin American Indian Alliance
Marin Child Care Council
Marin City Community Development Corporation
Marin County Cooperation Team
Marin Shakespeare Company
Mill Valley Library Foundation
North Bay Children’s Center
North Marin Community Services
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
Pierce’s Pledge
Play Marin
SANE SART
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery
The Marine Mammal Center
The Nika Project
Youth2Work
Sponsor: Comerica
Kay Carlson
Dave Cort
Trisha Garlock
Donna Garske
David E. Goodman, M.D., M.S.E.
Bettie Hodges
Jody Lewen, Ph.D.
Cindy Machado
Janet Sherwood
Mary Kay Sweeney
Florence Williams
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente
Register for the event!
The 2024 Heart of Marin Awards event will take place at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 11 AM – 2PM. Recognize all the 2024 nominees and celebrate the recipients!
31st Annual heart of Marin Awards RECAP
Photos
Enjoy event highlights!
Press
Read our press release.
Nominees
List of 2023 nominees.
Program
Read the event program.
Awards Sponsoring
As a sponsor of the 32nd Annual Heart of Marin Awards, you play a crucial role in uplifting and empowering our Marin County nonprofit community. This event, the largest recognition event in the county, not only honors the outstanding contributions of local nonprofits and volunteers but also strengthens their capacity to continue making a difference.
- Unparalleled Recognition: Be part of an inspiring event that is expected to draw an audience of over 550 attendees, primarily from the nonprofit sector, along with corporate representatives and elected officials.
- Wide Reach: Your sponsorship will be seen by approximately 1,700 nonprofits throughout Marin County through event marketing.
- Direct Impact: Your contribution helps distribute $35,000 to Marin County nonprofits across eight award categories, enabling these organizations to continue their vital work.
Be a part of our celebration and empower the incredible work of Marin County’s nonprofits. Join us in honoring those who make our community stronger, more vibrant, and inspiring every day. Your support will elevate their efforts and drive positive change for all.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!
2024 Award & Media Sponsors
