United Way of Ventura County — Spirit Award honorees announced

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President’s Message 
Dear Friends,

Last summer, nearly 1,000 backpacks were given to students throughout Ventura County thanks to the generosity of our loyal contributors. Our 10th Annual Stuff the Bus collection ends today, and we invite you to participate at a variety of locations to help us make this year the most successful yet! For many struggling families in our community affording school supplies is a financial hardship. Your participation in this year’s drive will ensure local children have the tools they need for the beginning of the school year.

At our Annual Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, we welcomed 4 new outstanding community leaders to our Board of Directors.  We are honored to have them join us at a pivotal time in our history to advance the common good.

Lisa Buono, Ed.D.
Director, Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals
California Lutheran University
Sierra Gutierrez
Eastern Regional Director
Premier America Credit Union
Thomas Konkel
Central Coast Division Manager
UPS
Laura K. McAvoy
Partner
Musick Peeler
At United Way of Ventura County we strive to have an inclusive Board of Directors made up of community members representing a cross section of the Ventura County community. Our goal is to create a diverse Board, including, but not limited to, racial, ethnic, geographic, professional, governmental, and business considerations. Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in our community.
In service,
Eric Harrison 
President & CEO
United Way of Ventura County
15TH ANNUAL SPIRIT AWARDS GALA HONOREES ANNOUNCED 
And the Spirit Award Goes to…

 

United Way to honor community luminaries in volunteerism, corporate citizenship, and philanthropy.

 

Rigoberto Vargas, Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism

Lio Alvarado, Douglas Shively Award for Outstanding Community Impact

Erin Simqu, Women United Award for Turning Compassion into Action

Procter & Gamble, Roy Pinkerton Award for Top Corporate Citizenship

Dorcas H. Thille, Lifetime Achievement Award

 

For more information, purchase tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit

vcunitedway.org/spirit-awards-gala.