Academy Awards for Nonprofit Excellence
Annually Academy for Grassroots Organizations honors the region's top staff, volunteers,
and nonprofits for their outstanding service.
Inland Empire Academy Awards for Nonprofit Excellence™
(pictured left to right) Chris Lindsay, Carol Allbaugh and Diana Fox, Sue Aebischer,
Sandra Aldrete, Carlos Sarmiento, Anna Komorita, Matthew Coughlin
Photos by: Trina Siverts, Siverts Publishing
2018 Awardees
Executive Director of the Year
Sue Aebischer, House of Ruth
Nonprofit Agency of the Year
Reach Out
Nonprofit Employee of the Year
Sandra Aldrete, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Adult Volunteer of the Year
Carlos Sarmiento, Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Anna Komorita, Parade of Pianos
Complete List of All Awardees 2008-2018