Santa Clarita nonprofit organizations have nominated one man and one woman from the ranks of their dedicated volunteers to be considered as the community’s Man or Woman of the Year for 2024, reports the Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Committee. Nominees will be announced on March 6th, and winners will be revealed at the annual gala dinner event on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
2023 Man of the Year, Don Kimball, and 2023 Woman of the Year, Jenny Ketchepaw, as current Chairs of the event, launched the annual process – one that has been celebrated since 1964. Said Ketchepaw, “This has been an exciting year for Don and myself. We have been honored throughout the year, and we are excited to share the experience with two new awardees for 2024. From the Paparazzi Party to the Gala, to riding in a featured car in the 4th of July Parade, and so much more, we have been privileged to represent volunteerism in our wonderful community.”
Nonprofit organizations have nominated their selected volunteers who will be announced to the public and be introduced to the media at an invitation-only Paparazzi Party to be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild on March 6, 2024.
An important feature of the Man & Woman of the Year process is the recognition of all the nonprofit organizations that participate, and the highlighting of the “winning” organizations throughout the year. The generous stipend awarded to them by the Man & Woman of the Year Committee, which is made up of all previous awardees, makes a tangible difference in the budgets of those organizations as well as in the lives of those they serve. Said Kimball, “Santa Clarita is a unique place where our social life really revolves around the local charitable nonprofit organizations. The Man & Woman of the Year tradition represents the community pride and support which truly makes our valley special.”
Gloria Mercado-Fortine, Man & Woman of the Year Committee President and Woman of the Year 2018, said “Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year is the most prestigious volunteer award granted in our valley. It celebrates volunteerism and exemplifies our community’s love of service. The event is supported by city, county and national levels of leadership, and businesses and individuals have outstanding opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. All those interested in attending the gala and supporting the event committee, also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are invited to visit the website for more information: www.scvmanwomanoftheyear.org.”
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