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 Anne Cofrin

Richard White

LifeSouth 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