We are accepting nominations for our 2025 Distinguished Philanthropists Awards. Please click here to learn more.
Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award
Since 1993, Community Foundation of Henderson County has been celebrating individuals who provide outstanding leadership through their personal philanthropic efforts in Henderson County.
Watch the video below to learn more about the 2024 Sauer Award Recipients, Cam & Sally Boyd.
Sauer Award Recipients
- 2024 - Cam & Sally Boyd
- 2023 - Dan & Nancy Barber
- 2022 - Jane Davis
- 2021 - Dirk and Paige Willms
- 2020 - Ron and Norma Rosenberger
- 2019 - Hall and Sonja Waddell
- 2018 - Grace V. Poli
- 2017 - Bernd and Toby Linder
- 2016 - Phyllis Rothrock
- 2015 - Ruth Birge
- 2014 - Thos. R. Shepherd
- 2013 - Mary R. Garrison
- 2012 - Dr. Stuart and Carola Cohn
- 2011 - Marian Lowry
- 2010 - Teddi Segal
- 2009 - Robert and Doris Eklund
- 2008 - Dr. Kathleen McGrady Family
- 2007 - Jeff Miller
- 2006 - Duane and Peggy McKibbin
- 2005 - Dorothy "Dot" Marlow
- 2004 - Dr. Colin Thomas
- 2003 - Frank Byrd
- 2002 - Tom and Sue Fazio
- 2001 - Eleanora Meloun
- 2000 - Marcia Caserio
- 1999 - William "Bill" F. Stokes
- 1998 - William E. Jamison
- 1997 - Kermit Edney
- 1996 - Morris Kaplan
- 1995 - Kenneth Youngblood
- 1994 - Frank Wyttenbach Ewbank
Dorothy Dellinger "Dot" Marlow Philanthropic Catalyst Award
At Community Foundation, we often refer to Dot as our "founding lady." She joined our organization at a pivotal time, serving as the first female board member, bringing with her the spark that would ignite everything to come. To honor Dot, the Foundation established the Dot Marlow Philanthropic Catalyst Award in 2019.
Watch the video below to learn more about the 2024 Marlow Award Recipient, Shirley McGee.
Marlow Award Recipients
- 2024 - Shirley McGee
- 2023 - Sherri Metzger
- 2022 - Dr. Steven Crane
- 2021 - Kathleen Lees
- 2020 - Albert Lyons
- 2019 - Renee Kumor