2024 Tributes & Triumphs Award Winners
Trailblazer Award - The Lowery Family
Stewardship is at the heart of CCF’s mission to the Ada, Cascade, and Forest Hills communities and is revealed in the foundation’s drive to answer the call for individuals and families. CCF’s Board of Directors recognizes The Lowery family, who owns and runs Applied Innovation, and exemplifies this characteristic through the Trailblazer Award, honoring a lifetime of dedication to our community with a philanthropic spirit.
"I have never seen a company quite like Applied Innovation! They are sincere in their dedication to giving back. Their support of the community is evident both in terms of time and resources. It is deeply ingrained in the Lowery family and woven into the culture of their family business."
— Max Rispler
Nominated by; Max Rispler
Past Recipients - David & Karen Custer & the Custer Family (2022); The Keller Family (2023)
Corporate Kindness Award - Ken Jansen
Collaboration fuels community and represents CCF’s most coveted purpose. Together with local businesses, families, government, and nonprofits, the foundation is best able to guide, solve, and improve - because the hands of many make light work. This same spirit is exemplified by Ken Jansen honored with the Corporate Kindness Award; chosen for his tenacity in addressing needs and working in collaboration to support his community.
"As his friend and bandmate, I’ve had a front-row seat to LMIA’s growth under Ken Jansen’s leadership. In every moment of his life, there is a nonprofit near to his heart that he is helping to support. The spirit of community philanthropy is well represented at LMIA".
-Nick Ayoub
Nominated by; Nick Ayoub
Past Recipients - Lucas Howard Group (2022); Nothing Bundt Cake (2023)
Volunteer of the Year Award - Patrick Rittenhouse
CCF upholds a strong belief that having compassion for our local neighborhoods and small businesses is a service to all. This philosophy is demonstrated within the heart of volunteers who give of their personal time and energy in service to others. CCF is proud to present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Patrick Rittenhouse.
"When the opportunity to expand our nonprofit mission came, we put our trust in Kenowa Builders and their team led by Patrick Rittenhouse. Day and night, Patrick sacrificed to ensure our project was done, and never once asked for anything in return. He embodies the character of a volunteer".
-Maddie Stadt
Nominated by; Maddie Stadt
Past Recipients - Shelley Irwin (2022); Dominic Mastrovito (2023)
Nonprofit of the Year Award - Hope Network
CCF demands quality - not only in programming and services offered to the community - but from the organizations awarded through the Joyce & Thomas Wisner Fund. From addiction and mental health awareness to meal delivery and programming for nonprofits, grant recipients are called upon to fill urgent gaps in the lives of our residents. With this in mind, CCF’s Board of Directors is proud to present the Nonprofit of The Year Award to Hope Network which has demonstrated exemplary service to the community throughout the year.
"For decades, Hope Network's uncompromised quality of service has helped their clients overcome challenges, who often have nowhere else to turn. Hope Network is focused on outcomes unlike any organization I’ve ever seen, making an impact without ever sacrificing their faith-based principles".
- Mike Jandernoa
Nominated by; Mike Jandernoa
Past Recipients - Be Cafe (2022); i understand, Vonnie Woodrick (2023)
Overcomer Award - Andy & Stacey Marsman
To raise your hand when others would not, together with a willingness to lend your voice when others remained silent takes courage. In this spirit, CCF proudly presents the Overcomer Award to Andy & Stacey Marsman, who have demonstrated courage toward raising awareness to promote the safety of young bike riders through visibility. through Riding For Ryan.
It’s hard to imagine overcoming the loss of a child. It’s almost unfathomable to see that tragedy transformed into so much good, so quickly. Riding For Ryan is a growing movement focused on raising awareness and saving lives, serving as a powerful example of how to overcome any challenge.
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Past Recipients - Jaime Counterman (2022); Will Collins & Jim Ayres (2023)