Who will be the 2026 Man & Woman of the Year?
The Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Organization has announced the 2026 list of men and women of the year nominees - and they're a committed bunch! All local 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organizations were invited to nominate one man and one woman from the ranks of their dedicated volunteers to be considered as the community's Man or Woman of the Year for 2026. Selected honorees will be announced at the annual gala dinner event on Friday, May 1.
For tickets, sponsorships and more, log on. scvmanwomanoftheyear.org

2026 Man of the Year Nominees
Michael DeLorenzo
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation

Oscar Dominguez
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation

Mike Fisher
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center

Jason Gibbs
Salvation Army SCV Corps

Alex Hafizi
Circle of Hope,JCI Santa Clarita Foundation,
WiSH Education Foundation

Tom Hartmann
SCV Senior Center

Scott Hoolahan
Rotary Club of Santa Clarita

Guy Horanberg
Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society

Taylor Kellstrom
College of the Canyon Foundation

John Murray II
Carousel Ranch

Dennis Sugasawara
Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita

Cesar Torres
LEAP Children's Museum, Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative

Dennis Verner
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley

Mark Young
Bridge to Home

2026 Woman of the Year Nominees
Dawn Abasta
College of the Canyons Foundation

Missy Carter
Carousel Ranch, Soroptimist International of Valencia

Stephanie Danyluk
Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative

Holly Hanlin
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation,
Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley

Debbie Holbrook
Women Empowering Women in Leadership (WeWil)

Patricia Horanberg
Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society

Sharlene Johnson
JCI Santa Clarita Foundation

Kari McCoy
LEAP Children's Museum

Melanie Meyer
SCV Senior Center

Cherise Moore
Bridge to Home, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley

Carolina Orozco-Hernandez
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center

Kathleen Pavard
American Cancer Society

Carol Rock
Raising the Curtain Foundation

Amber Rodriguez
Salvation Army SCV Corps

Maria Slotsve
WiSH Education Foundation

Linda Teeter
Fostering Youth Independence

Pamela Verner
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, Circle of Hope


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Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town
Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town - Santa Clarita's best outdoor food and wine festival - is on Sunday, May 3 from 1pm to 5pm... and it's going to be a foodie dream come true! Guests will nosh on unlimited samples from Santa Clarita's premier restaurants, caterers, breweries and vineyards at the event's new location: SoCal Innovation Park located at 25141 Rye Canyon Loop. Taste of the Town is Child & Family Center's largest fundraiser - and it's more important than ever. Over the past year, the organization's therapists and case managers have served over 1,200 children, teens and families in our community who struggle with anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse and domestic violence. Your support helps provide continued funds for these crucial services.
childfamilycenter.org/taste-of-the-town

MISSION VALLEY BANK IS MORE THAN A COMMUNITY BANK
Mission Valley Bank's local roots run deep motivated by the desire to be an integral part of the area they serve. A strong community thrives on personal relationships and Mission Valley Bank supports - and is honored to be supported by - the Santa Clarita Valley. Mission Valley Bank is more than just another local bank. They are a full-service, independent, commercial bank that is locally-owned, community minded and relationship driven. They're proud to have earned their reputation as Trusted Advisors. Mission Valley Bank is as dedicated to their customers' success as they are. They appreciate their business and welcome the opportunity to earn yours.
Mission Valley Bank Santa Clarita Branch 753-5693