heart 2 heart awards
Presented by
DeHart Plumbing, Heating & Air
In 2021, Love Stanislaus County teamed up with DeHart, Plumbing, Heating & Air to recognize the above and beyond contributions of residents of Stanislaus County that are rooted in giving, loving and making a difference.
Nominees, finalists and winners are recognized in May at the Heart 2 Heart Awards Ceremony in May each year.
All nominees receive a letter of acknowledgement and a certificate.
Finalists are recognized on Love Stanislaus County’s social media and website.
The winners of each award are announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards Ceremony and receive the Heart 2 Heart trophy for the category they are nominated for.
City of the year
The LSC City of the Year is awarded to the city who shows love to their community through hosting volunteer events and activities.
Nominations:
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To be eligible cities must have hosted a volunteer day in April in collaboration with LSC.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists.
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The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
City of the Year Recipients
2021 City of Waterford
City of the Year Past Nominees
2021 City of Modesto
2021 City of Oakdale
2021 City of Riverbank
2021 City of Turlock
Citizen of the year
The LSC Citizen of the Year is awarded to an individual who displays their love of the community through their personal and professional service in the community.
Nominations:
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In March of each year Love Stanislaus County opens nominations for Citizen of the Year. Residents of Stanislaus County have the opportunity to nominate a person through our application process.
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Nominees must have been active in the community.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists. The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
Citizen of the Year Recipients
2021 Mandy Wilson - Love Waterford Chair - Waterford
Citizen of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Johnny Garcia - President, Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Stanislaus County
2021 Rachel Hernandez - City Councilwoman - Riverbank
2021 Marian Kannon - President, Stanislaus Community Foundation - Stanislaus County
2021 Lisa Kjeldgaard - President, Central Valley Chamber of Commerce - Stanislaus County
volunteer of the year
The LSC Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual who displays their love of the community through their volunteerism throughout the year.
Nominations:
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In March of each year Love Stanislaus County nominations for Volunteer of the Year. Chairpersons from each city in Stanislaus County that hosted a volunteer day have the opportunity to nominate a person through our application process.
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Stanislaus County residents have the opportunity to nominate a person through our application process.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists. The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
Volunteer of the Year Recipients
2021 Phil Blake - Modesto
Volunteer of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Glen Andews - Modesto
2021 Paul Medlin - Modesto
2021 Devan Vo - Modesto
2021 Melinda Haggstrom - Modesto
nonprofit organization
of the year
The LSC Organization of the Year is awarded to a non-profit organization who shows love to their community through their service to the community.
Nominations:
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In March of each year Love Stanislaus County opens nominations for Non-Profit Organization of the Year.
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Residents of Stanislaus County have the opportunity to nominate a non-profit Organization through our application process.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists. The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
Nonprofit of the Year Recipients
2021 Invest In Me - Patterson
Nonprofit of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Stanislaus County
2021 City Ministry Network - Modesto
2021 Downtown Streets Team - Modesto
2021 Stanislaus Community Foundation - Stanislaus County
business organization
of the year
The LSC Business Organization of the Year is awarded to an organization who shows love to their community through their service to the community.
Nominations:
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In March of each year Love Stanislaus County opens nominations for Business Organization of the Year.
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Residents of Stanislaus County have the opportunity to nominate area businesses through our application process.
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Nominees, through their business, must make significant contributions to the community.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists. The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
Business of the Year Recipients
2021 Modesto Nuts - Modesto
Business of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Dehart Heating, Plumbing & Air - Modesto
2021 Gilton Solid Waste Management - Oakdale
2021 Home Depot - Riverbank
2021 Modesto Subaru - Modesto
Education Awards
The LSC School, Administrator, Teacher and Classified Professional of the Year awards are given to schools and individuals in recognition of encouraging students to be active as volunteers on campus and off, showing great school spirit, and going above and beyond to serve students.
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In March of each year Love Stanislaus County opens nominations for all school awards.
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All Principals (or their designee) of every school in Stanislaus County have the opportunity to nominate their school, an administrator, teacher, and classified professional through our application process.
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Our committee reviews all applications and selects five finalists. The award recipient is announced at the Heart 2 Heart Awards ceremony.
School of the year
School of the Year Recipients
2021 Bonita Elementary School - Crows Landing - Newman-Crows Landing School District
School of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Big Valley Christian School - Modesto
2021 Hughes Elementary - Hughes Elementary - Empire-Empire Unified School District
2021 Knights Ferry Elementary - Knight Ferry - Knights Ferry School District
2021 Lucas Elementary - Ceres - Ceres Unified School District
School administrator
of the year
School Administrator of the Year Recipients
2021 John Fountain - Somerset Middle School - Modesto - Sylvan Union School District
School Administrator of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Billy Ray - Big Valley Christian - Modesto
2021 Marilen De La Cruz - Lucas Elementary - Ceres - Ceres Unified School District
2021 Randy Fillpot - Yolo Middle School - Newman - Newman-Crows Landing School District
2021 Colleen Ippolito - Big Valley Christian - Modesto
School teacher
of the year
School Teacher of the Year Recipients
2021 Barbara Rios - Orville Wright Elementary - Modesto
School Teacher of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Elizabeth Anson - Northmead Elementary - Patterson
2021 Nancy Caton - Bonita Elementary - Crows Landing - Newman-Crows Landing School District
2021 Lisa Cavanah - Somerset Middle School - Modesto - Sylvan Union School District
2021 Kim Done - Hughes Elementary - Empire - Empire Unified School District
School classified professional of the year
School Classified Professional of the Year Recipients
2021 Jose Hurtado - Mark Twain Junior High (Modesto) Modesto City Schools
School Classified Professional of the Year Past Nominees
2021 Lucas Rios - Bonita Elementary (Crows Landing) Newman-Crows Landing School District
2021 Sarah Beers - Big Valley Christian (Modesto)
2021 Deena Biondillio - Big Valley Christian (Modesto)
2021 Heather Grigsby - Somerset Middle School (Modesto) Sylvan Unified School District
Employee of the year
The LSC Employee of the Year is awarded to a LSC employee who displays their love of the community and their job and serve in an above and beyond fashion.
Employee of the Year Recipients
2021 Menne Hall - Director of Operations
covid-19 resiliency
award
In January of 2021, the efforts of Love Our Neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic were recognized by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber awarded Love Stanislaus County with the COVID-19 Resiliency Award.
non-profit of the year
In 2020, the efforts of Love Stanislaus County’s work were recognized by Assemblyman Heath Flora. The California State Assembly recognized Love Stanislaus County as Non-Profit Organization of the Year.