Thank your for celebrating with us!
On May 15th, 220 community members gathered to honor the nonprofits that make Napa County stronger every day. We’re grateful to share this community with you.
2024 Award Recipients!
The Corporate Community Service Award is presented to a business that has fostered and encouraged volunteerism and philanthropy among its employees.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Corporate Community Service was presented to The Doctors Company.
Sponsored by: CVNL
The Volunteer of the Year Award and $5,000 for the recipient’s nonprofit is presented to an individual (other than a board member) who has provided exemplary volunteer service to a Napa nonprofit organization.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Volunteer of The Year was presented to Nancy Lewis, Operation With Love From Home.
Sponsored by: Syar Foundation
The Excellence in Board Leadership Award and $2,500 for the recipient’s nonprofit is presented to an exceptional volunteer member of a Napa nonprofit board of directors.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Excellence in Board Leadership was presented to Drew Becher, Amplifi Napa Valley.
Sponsored by: PG&E
Up to five Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards of $1,000 each is presented to full-time middle or high school students serving a Napa nonprofit in the community, education, or faith environment.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Youth Volunteer of the Year was presented to:
- Tate Hilton, American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation
- Chair Miles, American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation
- Sofia Richart, Mentis
- Emmanuel Rivera-Medina, Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley
- Yesha Sacatani, Mentis
Sponsored by: Redwood Credit Union
The Excellence in Leadership Award and $5,000 for the recipient’s nonprofit is presented to an executive director who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and whose vision has inspired meaningful and lasting change benefiting the organization and community.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Excellence in Leadership was presented to Kari Cordero, SANE-SART.
Sponsored by: Comerica Bank
The Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award and $5,000 is presented to an organization that has demonstrated exemplary service to their constituents.
The 2024 Heart of Napa Award for Nonprofit Excellence was presented to Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center.
Sponsored by: Donate
Thank You Presenting Sponsor
Bank of Marin has served Northern California businesses and the people who run them for more than 30 years, providing insight, guidance and legendary service. Community commitment is one of the Bank’s core values, believing that strong communities benefit everyone. In the words of the Bank’s founder, Bill Murray, “We do well by doing good.”
2024 Award & Media Sponsors
Fund the “Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence” Award
Become a Community Sponsor
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, CVNL invites the Napa community to help fund the $5,000 Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award — a powerful way to honor the organizations making Napa County stronger every day.
Your gift, no matter the size, directly supports a local nonprofit and shows our shared commitment to service and impact.
❤️ Contribute as an individual or business—every gift makes a difference
❤️ Community sponsors will be recognized at the event, online, and in print
❤️ Your support helps uplift the vital work of Napa’s nonprofit sector
This award provides more than recognition—it delivers resources that help nonprofits grow and thrive. By giving, you’re investing in the future of Napa and the organizations creating lasting change.