Congratulations to Liv Gifford from the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation! Liv is the 2021 Outstanding Fundraising Professional, which recognizes a local development professional who has pursued ambitious ideas and successfully inspired and engaged others in philanthropy.
2020 Recipient: Jessica McDonald, Greenbelt Land Trust
2019 Recipient: Kate Caldwell, Old Mill Center for Children & Families

Congratulations to Suraj Kulkarni, the 2021 Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist! This category recognizes an individual or group that has improved the community and increased opportunities for others through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteerism, and/or philanthropic leadership. Individuals age 30 or younger are eligible.
2020 Recipient: Kappa Alpha Theta
2019 Recipient: Raider Royalty Students at Crescent Valley High School

Congratulations to Ken and Paula Krane, the 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers! This category recognizes a volunteer who motivates others to give, commits time and energy without compensation, and shows talent for fundraising strategy, relationship building, and successful resource development.
2020 Recipient: Alice Rampton
2019 Recipients: Ann Smart and Ken Johnson

Congratulations to Safe Place, the 2021 Outstanding Innovative Project or Program, accepted by Rev. Jen Butler. This category recognizes exceptional innovation and creativity in a recent charitable project. Innovation may be in terms of design, public involvement, and/or overall impact.
2020 Recipient: The Power of 100 People Who Care
2019 Recipient: Benton Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Initiative

Congratulations to the Old Mill Center Auction Committee, our 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Group. This award - accepted by Cheryl Narver, George Cuniff, and Jan Zajicek - recognizes a collective volunteer effort that has proven effective in moving community programs and projects forward.
2020 Recipient: Assistance League of Corvallis
2019 Recipients: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Benton County Museum team leaders

Congratulations to Citizens Bank, the 2021 Outstanding Philanthropic Business, accepted by President and CEO Gordon Zimmerman. This award recognizes a community-minded business that, through its foundation, grant-making and/or employee involvement, commits significant resources to assist local organizations in meeting community needs.
2020 Recipient: Starker Forests, Inc.
2019 Recipient: Samaritan Health Services

Congratulations to Rosalie and the late Peter Johnson, recipients of the 2021 BCF Board of Directors’ Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Achievement. This award recognizes an exceptional individual or family whose philanthropic leadership has made significant positive impact on the community.
2020 Recipient: John and Shirley Byrne
2019 Recipient: Clifford and Jo Anne Trow