2009 Judges Special Award
Spirit of Community
Ed Arnold

Lifetime Achievement
John and Elizabeth Stahr
        Submitted by:  
        Girl Scout Council of Orange County
        MIND Research Institute
        Pacific Symphony
        South Coast Repertory
        University of California, Irvine

Outstanding Philanthropist
Dick and Mary Allen
        Submitted by:
        Alzheimer’s Family Services Center
        Hoag Hospital Foundation
        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
        Orange County Community Foundation
        University of California, Irvine

Outstanding Founder
Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D.
        Submitted by:
        Orange County High School of the Arts 

Outstanding Corporation or Business (30 or more employees)
Anaheim Ducks/Honda Center
        Submitted by:
        Share Our Selves (SOS)

Outstanding Corporation or Business (Fewer than 30 employees)
Los Altos Trophy
        Submitted by:
        Goodwill of Orange County

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Richard and Susan Bridgford
        Submitted by:
        Mission Viejo High School
        Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
        Second Harvest Food Bank

Outstanding Philanthropic Group
WomanSage
        Submitted by:
        WomanSage

Outstanding Youth / Youth Group
Lion's Heart
        Submitted by:
        The Bell Tower Foundation
        Education for the Children Foundation
        Orange County Rescue Mission
        Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation