Fiona Gaffney
I am nominating Fiona because she lives kindness in a…
Category Finalists
Lilia Vizcaino
Lilia Vizcaino is a mother, entrepreneur, and the heart behind…
Yasmin Navarro
Yasmin is an extraordinary advocate for students at Berkeley High.…
Shannon Houston
I wholeheartedly nominate Shannon Houston, a Berkeley Unified School District…
Lucas Abbott
Lucas is not just a director of the Boost program…
Midori Kimata
By way of Tokyo and New York, Midori travelled alone…
Steven Stewart
A kindergarten teacher who creates a joyful, inclusive classroom, supports his students beyond school hours, and consistently finds thoughtful ways to care for the people around him.
Jocelyn Pou Rivera
Jocelyn and Walter’s porch concerts bring neighbors together through music while raising support for local nonprofits, turning simple gatherings into lasting community care.
Paul Schuler
Paul and Cindi welcome international students through global gatherings, local hikes, practical support, and a steady sense of home for those far from theirs.