Nominations are open for the 81st Annual Person of the Year awards, presented by the Santa Barbara Foundation. The community at large is invited to nominate an individual, couple, or family to receive this year’s honor for exceptional community volunteer service in the Santa Barbara area.
Nominations may be submitted now through Feb. 23 online at https://www.sbfoundation.org/person-of-the-year-nominations/.
Considered one of the Santa Barbara area’s most prestigious awards, Person of the Year honors individuals, couples or families whose extraordinary service represents a meaningful commitment to the community; addresses a real community need or enhances the quality of life.
Honorees may have demonstrated exemplary acts of generosity, kindness, or innovation in the community.
Recipients are selected from a range of candidates nominated by community members.
“We are honored to serve as the organizing sponsor for Person of the Year and to bring the community together to celebrate our neighbors who dedicate their time and talent to make life better for the South Coast,” said Jackie Carrera, Santa Barbara Foundation president/ CEO.
Honorees for 81st Person of the Year will be announced in March and lauded at a luncheon April 17 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort rotunda.
For more about Person of the Year, visit SBFoundation.org/PYAwards.
Until 2020, Person of the Year was known as Man and Woman of the Year. The first Man and Woman of the Year were Harold Chase in 1942 and Pearl Chase in 1956.
The Santa Barbara Foundation is grateful for the support of Legacy Sponsor Montecito Bank & Trust, Premier Media Sponsor Noozhawk, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management.
Organizations or individuals interested in becoming a sponsor for the 81st Person of the Year awards may reach out to Kevin Kuga at KKuga@SBFoundation.org.
The Santa Barbara Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout Santa Barbara County for all who live, work, play and visit here.
Working in partnership with individuals, community organizations, nonprofits, business, education and government, the foundation strives to address the local communities’ most challenging needs.
Recognizing that its work depends on the strength of the social sector, the ffoundation is committed to the health and vitality of local nonprofits. Nearly every Santa Barbara County nonprofit organization and essential community project has been supported by the foundation during its 95-year history.
The foundation connects philanthropists, subject matter experts, and community members facing challenges – all who dream of stronger communities in Santa Barbara County.
To learn more, visit SBFoundation.org.