2017 East Bay Philanthropy Awards: Presented by the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy and Wells Fargo

The Philanthropy Awards are an opportunity to honor exemplary community-minded leaders, businesses, and service organizations that make our community a better place to live and work.
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Keynote
Maya Enista Smith has over a decade of experience in the civic engagement, leadership, youth development and community engagement fields. Maya proudly serves as the first Executive Director of Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. The foundation is committed to building a kinder and braver world.

Honorees

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST
(500+ Employees)
Republic Services

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST
(100-499 Employees)
Fremont Bank

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST
(1-99 Employees)
DeNova Homes

OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST
Menbere Aklilu

OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION or COMMUNITY GRANTMAKER
First 5 Contra Costa

OUTSTANDING COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
Loaves and Fishes Contra Costa

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Pete & Julie Davis

NEXT GENERATION PHILANTHROPIST
Dwane Felix

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Kenneth E. Behring
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