Recognizing Legacy and Innovation in Philanthropy

The Legacy of Leadership Awards recognizes Philanthropy Southwest Foundation members and individuals from across the Southwest region, in celebration of their spirit of leadership, legacy, and innovation. Award candidates were reviewed, and recipients were selected by the Legacy of Leadership Awards Committee, a PSW volunteer committee.

Nominations are now being taken for this year's Legacy of Leadership Awards and the winners will be recognized at this year’s Annual Conference during the Celebration of Philanthropy closing dinner.

 

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Pillar of Philanthropy Award	Groundbreaker Award	Trailblazer Award
Awarded to a Philanthropy Southwest individual foundation member who understands the value of collaboration & has shown long-term commitment to the philanthropic sector	Awarded to a Philanthropy Southwest individual foundation member focusing on innovation and excellence during their career	Awarded to a Philanthropy Southwest individual foundation member staff or trustee who has provided a strong voice for philanthropy

 

2024 Legacy of Leadership Award Winners:

Pillar of Philanthropy Award Recipient- Michelle Monse, Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, Dallas, TX

Trailblazer Award Recipient   - Terese Stevenson, Rees-Jones Foundation, Dallas, TX

Groundbreaker Award Recipient- Stephanie Otero, El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso, TX

 

2023 Legacy of Leadership Award Winners:

Pillar of Philanthropy Award Recipient  - Bruce Esterline, The Meadows Foundation, Dallas, TX

Groundbreaker Award Recipient- Matt Carpenter, El Pomar Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO

Trailblazer Award Recipient  - Bonnie Gonzalez, Knapp Community Care Foundation, Weslaco, TX

 

 

2022 Legacy of Leadership Award Winners:

Pillar of Philanthropy Award Recipient - Lenny Krasnow, M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation, Dallas, TX

Groundbreaker Award Recipient - Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Phoenix, AZ

Trailblazer Award Recipient - Judy C. Quisenberry, Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, Harlingen, TX

 

2021 Legacy of Leadership Award Winners:

Pillar of Philanthropy Award Recipient - Christian Keesee, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Oklahoma City, OK

Groundbreaker Award Recipient - Episcopal Health Foundation, Houston, TX

Trailblazer Award Recipient - Antoinette Malveaux, Casey Family Programs, Seattle, WA