Donald G. Larson Award for Community Excellence

What is the Donald G. Larson Award for Community Excellence?

Background: The Fresno Covenant Foundation Community Excellence Award was established in 2005 by the Board of Directors with the  purpose of recognizing people who have made a unique and significant contribution to the Fresno Covenant Foundation (FCF). This award is not given out freely, it is reserved for people who have demonstrated           long-term and outstanding commitment to the mission of FCF.

Significance of the Name: In March 2005, Don Larson was the first person to ever receive the Community Excellence Award from the Fresno Covenant Foundation. Don Larson served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the first six years of FCF’s existence. Don was one of 12 cofounders and one of the first who passionately supported the cause FCF embraced—to empower children and families to achieve productive, self-reliant lives. On June 23^rd 2006, the Community Excellence Award was renamed in honor of his outstanding service, as the Donald G. Larson Award for Community Excellence.

Uniqueness of Each Award: No two awards are exactly alike, each one is handmade with 3 types of exotic wood and engraved for each recipient. Thank you to Pete Sieperta for donating his time and talent to hand make each award for these special people.

    2006 Recipient