Since 1987 the Ohlone College Foundation has presented the Citizen of the Year Award at the Annual Benefit Luncheon to honor individuals or organizations that have made an exceptional contribution to the community.
This year's Luncheon will honor Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities and the Spring 2011 scholarship recipients. Proceeds benefit scholarships for deserving Ohlone College students.
- Saturday, June 4, 2011
- 11:00am Reception
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm Champagne Luncheon & Presentations
- Ohlone College Newark Center, 39399 Cherry Street, Lobby, Newark, CA 94560 (Maps & Directions)
Please contact the Ohlone College Foundation office at (510) 659-6020 for additional information.
Online Auction
An online auction will be held in conjunction with this event. A selection of exciting items will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.
The online auction will open one week prior to the luncheon. If you would like to donate items or services to our online auction, please fill out our Auction Donation Form (PDF).
Citizen of the Year in the News
- Ohlone College Citizen of the Year, April 5, 2011, Tri-City Voice
- Niles Rotary Club, April 12, 2011, Tri-City Voice
- Honoring Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities, April 19, 2011, Tri-City Voice
- Ohlone Citizen of the Year 2011, May 3, 2011, Tri-City Voice
- HOSTS Scholarship Program - Ariana Figueroa (PDF)
- HOSTS Scholarship Program - Jun Li (PDF)
- HOSTS Scholarship Program - Lisa Mann (PDF)
- HOSTS Scholarship Program - Connor Smith (PDF)
2011 Citizen of the Year Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Table Sponsor
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Citizens for Better Community
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Fremont Chamber of Commerce
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Fremont Rotary
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Fremont Symphony
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Fremont Warm Springs Sunrise Rotary
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Mission San Jose Rotary
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Neurosport
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Newark Rotary
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Niles Rotary
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St. Rose Hospital
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Teresa Cox
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Brad Hatton
Ad Media Sponsor
Scholarship recipients and Ohlone President Gari Browning (far right of second row) at 2010 Citizen of the Year Benefit.List of past Citizen of the Year honorees.
Ohlone College Foundation
The Citizen of the Year Benefit Luncheon highlights the important role the College plays in the Tri-City region. It is the largest fundraising event for the Ohlone College Foundation providing funds for scholarships, grants, and college programs.
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