VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Spirit Award Recipients. These awards honor our Founding members. Every year since 2005, individuals and organizations who embody the qualities of Milton M. Teague, Douglas Shively, and Roy Pinkerton are selected for this prestigious honor. This year we will also award our President’s Award, and our Women United Award. The awards and awardees are listed below:
The Milton M. Teague Award is given to a board member for outstanding community volunteerism, voted on by their peers. This year we proudly give this award to Stratis Perros.
Douglas Shively Award for Outstanding Community Impact is given to individuals who have served our community through our unique programs. This year we proudly give this award to Cathi Nye who is a champion of education and our Stuff the Bus program.
Roy Pinkerton Award for Top Corporate Citizenship goes to Procter & Gamble for their support through their corporate giving campaign, and sponsorship! Ventura County.
Community College District will be honored with the President’s Award for their leadership and partnership with United Way’s Community Impact programs including Women United and VITA.
Heather Hoffman will be honored with the Women United Award for her years of service to single mothers pursuing higher education to gain financial security.
Join us in honoring our founders and celebrating these award recipients at the 21st Annual Spirit Awards Gala on August 29, 2026, at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach! Tickets are $200 per person, and tables are $2,000 through 8/7/2026. Sponsors to date: Procter & Gamble, Southern California Edison, Bill & Elise Kearney, California Lutheran University, County of Ventura, Montecito Bank & Trust, Premier America, Ventura County Office of Education, Kaiser Permanente, and Cumulus Media. Thank You!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
About United Way of Ventura County
Since 1945, United Way of Ventura County has advanced the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. United Way identifies the root causes of poverty and works strategically to solve them by building alliances across all sectors, funding targeted programs, and advocating for change. United is the Way! For more information about United Way of Ventura County, visit www.vcunitedway.org
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