Sonoma Valley Star
Volunteer Awards
We honor “Star Volunteers” of nonprofits who serve Sonoma Valley at our annual Star Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
“Volunteerism is at the heart of what makes Sonoma Valley such a wonderful place to live.”
—WHITENEY EVANS, EVENT FOUNDER
2026
Awards
Nominate Your Star Volunteer for a Catalyst Fund Star Award!
We are hosting the annual Star Volunteer Awards event celebrating volunteerism in the Valley.
Saturday March 21, 3:00-5:00 pm
Stone Hall, Vintage House
Sonoma
Thank you to Community Foundation Sonoma County and CarePartners for sponsoring this event!
The Star Volunteer Awards is a chance for non-profits that serve Sonoma Valley to recognize a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to their organization and the Valley in 2025. At the awards ceremony each Star Volunteer will receive a trophy provided by Catalyst Fund, as well as certificates from Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo and Representative Mike Thompson.
To participate, your organization must be able to say yes to all of the following criteria
Organization is a 501(c)3 OR 501(c)6 registered non-profit
Organization is not political or religious
The nominated volunteer served Sonoma Valley and/or its residents in 2025. Sonoma Valley is the area between Schellville and Kenwood
Nominated volunteer was not compensated in any way for their service
If your organization qualifies, we encourage you to nominate a volunteer to be honored this year!
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2O26.
Once you receive a confirmation email, please notify your Star Volunteer that they are being honored so they can save the date.
Please look out for your confirmation email. If you don’t get one within a week, please email info@sonomavalleycatalystfund.org.
The event is free. Registration will open in March. A link to register will be added to this page at that time.
If you have any questions please contact Barbara Wells, Event Chair, at info@sonomavalleycatalystfund.org.