(10th Annual National Philanthropy Day).....It was Tuesday.

The Imperial Valley Communbity Foundation hosted their annual event. It was held at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse on Evan Hewes Highway. The event recognizes and awards the local Philanthropists. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Dr. Travis Calvin Jr. The Philanthropist of the Year Award went to Karen Elmore Smith. The Volunbteers of the Tear Award went to Robert Trimm. The Organization oof Impact was Catholic Chgarities Dioces of San Diego. The Philanthropic Corporation of the Year Award went to One World Beef. Recognized as Distinguished Philanthropists were, El Centro Host Lions Club, Imperial Valley Blind Center, Gina Encinas, Karen Elmore Smith, Kim Tayler, Robert Trimm and Cindy Windgate.