2018
Chairman’s Award
Presented annually by the Board
of Directors, the Chairman’s Award
recognizes a Funder or volunteer
who has provided significant
support of strengthening
the social service sector.
Members Advisory Council
Purpose: The Members Advisory
Council serves as the voice of our
key constituents; community benefit
organizations (nonprofits, schools,
public agencies, clubs and ministries).
Jewel L. Wilmoth-Aviles, Chair
Joyce Brady
Barstow Senior Center
Brigette Martinez
Family Assistance Program
Frank Kelly
No Drugs America, Inc.
Paula Martinez
Academy for
Grassroots Organizations
George Nagel, Sr.
Academy for
Grassroots Organizations
Dr. Deborah Nattress
Social Media Chair
Photo by Trina Siverts, Siverts Publishing
Pictured left to right: Chris Lindsay, AcademyGO
Past Board Chair; Randy Florence; Cory White;
Cindy Long; Jillian Fowler; Johanna Castaneda;
Rockette Ewell, US Bank; and Matthew Coughlin,
AcademyGO Board Chair.
Past Recipients
2017–The Community Foundation
2015–San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
2014–Wells Fargo
2013–Southern California Edison
2012–Bank of America
2011–The California Wellness Foundation
Midge M. Nicosia
Victor Valley Community
Services Council
Angela Pasco
New Hope Village, Inc.
Mysheka Ross
The Lighthouse of Restoration
Organization, Inc.
Susan Shrum
Barstow Pregnancy Center
Lifetime Members
Barbara Grode
John Lindsay
Judy Morris
Adolph Woods