Legacy Awards

The Community Foundation’s Legacy Awards honors philanthropy in our community. The yearly celebration honors those who have helped move our community forward.

2025

Rod and DeeDee Smith
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Children’s Table and Mr. Bill and Mrs. Verna Brown

2024

Lindy Crews
Mary Walsh
Dr. Bernie and Chris Machen
Caring and Sharing Learning School

2022

Dr. Paul and Ruthie Dell – Hands to Love

2021

Joan Canton
Joe Lowry, Jr.
Ken and Linda McGurn
Alachua Conservation Trust

2020

Junior League of Gainesville
Jeffrey Hogue
Ron and Dianne Farb

2019

The Freeman Family
Sayers Grooms
Dr. Maggie Labarta
WJ Rossi

2018

Kirk Ruth
Tom and Susan Spain
Florida Food Service
Humane Society of North Central Florida

2017

Emily Humphreys-Beher
Perry C. McGriff, Jr.

2016

Phil and Barbara Emmer
Ellen R. Gershow
Bosshardt Realty
Gainesville Fisher House Foundation

2015

Bill Olinger
Dr. E.T. and Vam York
Charles Perry Partners, Inc.
Sebastian Ferrero Foundation

2014

Dr. David and Mary Ann Cofrin
Richard White
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
Southeast Car Agency

2013

Dr. Robert and Mary Cade
Vicki Santello
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare

2012

Jack Bovay
Charles and Nancy Perry
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

2011

Haven Hospice
Joe Richardson
Davis & Judi Rembert

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