Phillies Awards Honor Foundation Excellence at Philanthropy Education Summit

Over 180 foundation staff converged on Anaheim, California on February 4 and 5 for Philanthropy’s annual education summit, entitled “Philanthropy Reimagined”. Over 41 different presenters from across the country and within Dignity Health provided hands-on educational content for our foundation efforts.

One of the main highlights of the 2016 Philanthropy Education Summit was the 3rd Annual Phillies Awards, highlighting foundation excellence. This year’s awards celebration focused on five categories: Largest Philanthropic Gift, Quality Improvement, Top Performing Service, McTernan Spirit Award, and Foundation of the Year.

Learn more about the nominees for this year’s awards.

Phillies Award Winners:

Largest Philanthropic Gift
Mercy Foundation – Sacramento

Quality Improvement
Glendale Memorial Health Foundation

Top Performing Service Area
Central Coast Service Area

• Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation
• French Hospital Medical Center Foundation
• Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation
• St. John’s Healthcare Foundation

McTernan Spirit Award
Misty DeLaTorre, Friends of Mercy Foundation

Foundation of the Year
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation