Philanthropist of the Year Awards Breakfast
Every year SCAF hosts the Philanthropist of the Year Awards Breakfast to honor members of our community who set the example of philanthropic leadership. Community members are nominated for awards by the public. A selection committee reviews the nominations and makes the final selection.
Annual Awards
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
This award honors an individual, couple, or family who exhibit a deep commitment and heartfelt dedication to philanthropy. They have demonstrated a proven record of exceptional generosity through direct financial support and/or direct involvement.
Pay-It-Forward Award
This award honors an individual who has a proven history of giving generously of his or her time directly to people in need, to activities that benefit our community, or to local nonprofit organizations. In short, this award honors an outstanding volunteer who lives in and has volunteered in the Stanwood-Camano community.
Heritage Bank Business Making a Difference Award
This award honors a for-profit business in the Stanwood-Camano area that has a proven track record of making a positive difference in our community.
Hometown Hero Award
This award honors a current or former Stanwood-Camano resident who has founded a nonprofit or spent a significant portion of their time doing charitable work to benefit others outside of our community.
Past Award Recipients
2026
2026
Lynda Buehring
Pay-It-Forward Award
2026
Ted McCammant
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2026
Taryn Daly
Hometown Hero Award
2026
Swift Electric
Business Making a Difference Award
2025
2025
Seaside Services - Chad & Jennie Davis
Business Making a Difference Award
2025
Mark & Debbie Phibbs
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2025
Dan Haskins - Boscovet USA
Hometown Hero Award
2025
Barbara Christoferson
Pay-It-Forward Award
2024
2024
Tom & Laura Byers
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2024
The Crab Cracker - Jim & Malynda Shipley
Business Making a Difference Award
2024
Karissa Bodnar - Thrive Causemetics
Hometown Hero Award
2024
Clarene Ricarte
Pay-It-Forward Award
2023
2023
Tom Eisenberg
Pay-It-Forward Award
2023
TAPPED Camano
Business Making a Difference Award
2023
Myra Reinhardt
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2022
2022
Stanwood Camano Food Bank Services
Business Making a Difference Award
2022
Jack Archibald
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2022
Erika Sigmon
Pay-It-Forward Award
2021
2021
Tasha Branch
Pay-It-Forward Award
2021
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2021
Bellingham Cold Storage
Business Making a Difference Award
2020
2020
Steve & Vita Estes
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2020
Camano Plaza IGA
Business Making a Difference Award
2020
Bob & Glenda Mitchell
Pay-It-Forward Award
2019
2019
Richard Clise
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2019
Leslie Tripp Agency
Business Making a Difference Award
2019
Gordon Riggs
Pay-It-Forward Award
2018
2018
The UPS Store
Business Making a Difference Award
2018
Joyce & Donald Leak
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2018
Jill Vail
Pay-It-Forward Award
2017
2017
RE/MAX Associate Brokers
Business Making a Difference Award
2017
Keith Erickson
Pay-It-Forward Award
2017
Greg & Irene Stewart
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2016
2016
Rose Olson
Pay-It-Forward Award
2016
Paul & Melanie Sobotta
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2016
Lenz Enterprises
Business Making a Difference Award
2015
2015
Michael Mouracade
Theresa Metzger Outstanding Citizen Award
2015
Karen Hamalainen, Asko Hamalainen, Sandra & Gary Worthington
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2015
Coastal Community Bank
Business Making a Difference Award
2014
2014
Windermere Real Estate
Business Making a Difference Award
2014
Rosemary Katzenberger
Theresa Metzger Outstanding Citizen Award
2014
Elden McCall
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2013
2013
Whidbey Island Bank
Business Making a Difference Award
2013
Peter Henning
Floyd & Delores Jones Spirit of Philanthropy Award
2013
Carol Triplett
Theresa Metzger Outstanding Citizen Award
2012
2012
Vivian Henderson
SCAF Award
2012
Dr. James Grierson
SCAF Award
2012
Don Hernan
SCAF Award
2012
Camano Island Builders Association
SCAF Award
2011
2011
Charles & Donna Cole Family
SCAF Award
2010
2010
William Brokaw (accepted by son Warren)
SCAF 50th Anniversary - Founder Families
2010
Edward Jones (accepted by daughter Kathy Austin)
SCAF 50th Anniversary - Founder Families
2010
Cliff Fosse (accepted by son Ron)
SCAF 50th Anniversary - Founder Families
2010
Cliff Danielson (accepted by wife Shirley)
SCAF 50th Anniversary - Founder Families
2009
2009
Robert & Marion Nicholas Family
SCAF Award
2008
2008
Pat & Carrie Richardson
SCAF Award
2007
2007
Floyd Jones
SCAF Award
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