Friday Nov 18, 2022 -17th Annual Philanthropy Night Awards Gala

Join Us as We Recognize Local Philanthropists at Our 17th Annual Awards Gala

The Morgan Hill Community Foundation will recognize and honor local philanthropists at their 17th annual Philanthropy Night Event for the greater Morgan Hill Area.  This year the Philanthropy Awards Dinner will be held on November 18, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.​

The program will include a video montage showcasing and recognizing the work of fifteen organizations and their honoree volunteers, a review of grant awards to non-profits supporting the local Morgan Hill Area, and acknowledgement of donors and sponsors who enable these local grants.  The program will conclude with an awards ceremony and presentation to each of the 2022 Philanthropist Honorees.
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Philanthropy Night Event Details:

DATE: Friday, November 18, 2022
TIME: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
VENUE: Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center
FORMAT: In-person with both live and pre-recorded (video) presentations
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Radio personality, Jona Denz-Hamilton from 94.5 Bay FM
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Complimentary beer and wine throughout the night highlighting several local wineries. Passed appetizers during the social reception and seated three-course dinner for the main event program and presentation. 
TICKETS: $130. Tickets are sold on a first come basis and typically sell out.

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Continuing the Tradition of Focusing on Philanthropy

The Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF) has conducted a celebration of philanthropy for the Greater Morgan Hill Area dating back to 2005. This annual event provides recognition to individuals who have been nominated by their organization for impact to people and non-profits in our local community.  
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This event will include both live presentation and pre-recorded segments to ensure an organized fast paced program.  Focus will be placed on the stories and actions of the honorees who do heartfelt work supporting people in the greater Morgan Hill Area.  The Master of Ceremonies will be Jona Denz-Hamilton local Radio Personality who will MC this event for her sixteenth year.  
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Congratulations to the 2022 Honorees:

Nominating Organization	Honoree
​American Assoc. of University Women Morgan Hill Branch	Janet Wright
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley	​Robin Lipscomb
​City of Morgan Hill Youth Action Council (YAC)	​Jenny  Zuercher
​Community Law Enforcement Foundation of Morgan Hill (C.L.E.F.)	Jessie Nazzal
Edward Boss Prado Foundation	CAL FIRE (Morgan Hill / South County)
Empowering the Fatherless	​Terrance Hunter
​Leadership Morgan Hill	Mike Cox
​Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce	Cheri Brown
Morgan Hill Community Foundation	​Ron & Shirlee Locicero
​Morgan Hill Historical Society	Sue Olt
​Order of Malta - San Jose Location	Matt Wendt
​Poppy Jasper International Film Festival	Mary Ellison
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill	Mario Banuelos
Sister Cities of Morgan Hill	Emmie Turan
​Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation	Rhonda McClinton-Brown
Rebekah Children's Services	Edward Boss Prado Foundation
EAH Housing	Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley
Youth Alliance	Gary Ponzini

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