Celebrate Philanthropy

Congratulations Bill Ostini and Terri Stricklin, Jay and Vicki Conner, and Laurie Tamura!

Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees at the Celebrate Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.
Thursday, November 5 at the Santa Maria County Club
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

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Questions? Contact Anna Boren Lopez at ABoren@SBFoundation.org.
To become a sponsor of Celebrate Philanthropy Awards, contact Julia Kelly atJKelly@SBFoundation.org.

Learn More About the Honorees

Bill Ostini & Terri Stricklin

Siblings Bill Ostini and Terri Stricklin, two of Frank and Natalie Ostini’s six children, have upheld the Hitching Post’s celebrated Santa Maria–style tradition, which has been in their family for nearly 75 years, while giving generously to the community around them. A Vietnam army veteran, Bill has led the Casmalia Community Services District for 26 years and supported causes like the Boys & Girls Club and Jack’s Helping Hand. Terri, the restaurant’s longtime general manager, devotes her time to Breakfast Rotary and local civic efforts.

Jay & Vicki Conner

For decades, Jay and Vicki Conner, both past presidents of the Rotary Club of South Santa Maria, have devoted themselves to the Santa Maria Valley. A Vietnam-era Army veteran, Jay has founded or led charitable organizations including COPS ‘N KIDS and Honor Flight Central Coast California, also earning the FBI Community Leadership Award. Vicki, co-founder of the EconAlliance, has advanced regional economic and workforce development.

Laurie Tamura

Laurie Tamura has served the Santa Maria Valley for more than three decades as a respected land use planner and tireless volunteer. She leads Urban Planning Concepts, currently serves as president of EconAlliance, and has held board roles with the Santa Maria Police Council, Breakfast Rotary, and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. A devoted supporter of scouting, she served as Los Padres Council president and helped rebuild Rancho Alegre/Outdoor School after the Whittier Fire.

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Bronze Sponsors:

and thank you to our Friends:

Central Coast Community Energy

Community Bank of Santa Maria

Frost Family Trust

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To become a sponsor of Celebrate Philanthropy Awards, please contact Julia Kelly at JKelly@SBFoundation.org.

About Celebrate Philanthropy

Celebrate Philanthropy honors individuals, couples or families who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley.

Philanthropy means literally “love of mankind.” Few communities embody the true spirit of philanthropy quite like Santa Maria Valley. Whether giving time, talent, or treasure, many of our residents go above and beyond to help others and to strengthen our community. Celebrate Philanthropy was created not only to honor these outstanding role models, but also to share their stories and inspire others. Each year an independent committee representing diverse Santa Maria Valley community members comes together to select individuals, couples, or families who, through direct service or financial support, have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable work in the Santa Maria Valley. Recipients are selected from a wide range of candidates who have been nominated by community members.

Former Honorees