2027 Council Awards Selection Committee

We thank the members of the 2027 Council Awards Selection Committee for their service in reviewing nominations for the Council Awards.

Nominations for Council Awards are open until October 16, 2026. The Council will recognize the winners during our Leading Locally conference in Los Angeles, happening May 4 - 6, 2027. You can view past award recipients on our website.

The Selection Committee is comprised of Council members who serve as judges for the Awards from a diverse representation of our membership. The positions of our selection committee members ensure that the winners of the these awards reflect the inspirational leadership within our sector.

Jennifer Barborak

Jennifer Barborak

Executive Director and CFO

Buhl Regional Health Foundation

Julia Bator

Julia Bator

Executive Director

J.M. Kaplan Fund

Kathryn H. Dennis

Kathryn H. Dennis

President

Community Foundation of Central Georgia

Benjamin S. Kennedy

Benjamin S. Kennedy

Vice President of Programs

The Kresge Foundation

Pamela Gray Payton

Pamela Gray Payton

Vice President and Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer

San Diego Foundation

Holly Powers

Holly Powers

Executive Director

Clementine Fund

Molly Sanchez

Molly Sanchez

Chief Community Investment Officer

Innovia Foundation

Nageeb Sumar

Nageeb Sumar

President

Liberty Mutual Foundation

Alfonso Wenker

Alfonso Wenker

Senior Vice President of Community Impact

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

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Melissa Nolan

Senior Manager, Engagement