United Way Fresno and Madera Counties hosted its first annual United for Good Awards Luncheon to highlight and honor community-based organization (CBO) partners across Fresno and Madera Counties for their outstanding work on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Palomino Event Center in downtown Fresno.
Our 2026 Winners:
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Award
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Organization/Individual
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Small Non-Profit Impact Award
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I Am Valuable
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Emerging Non-Profit Impact Award
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Beyond Housing Foundation
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Education Advancement Impact Award
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West Fresno Family Resource Center
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Economic Mobility Impact Award
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Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA)
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Health & Wellness Impact Award
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Resources for Independence Central Valley (RICV)
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Rural Impact Award
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Latinos Madera Club
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Excellence in Community Impact Award
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Neighborhood Industries
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Board Member of the Year (Individual)
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Jack Emerian, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
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Nonprofit Executive Leader of the Year (Individual)
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Diane P. Phakonekham, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
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Volunteer of the Year (Individual)
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Thomas Gillespie, Access Plus Capital
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