Person of the Year

Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the annual Person of the Year award program honors Santa Barbara-area individuals, couples, or families whose volunteer service represents a meaningful commitment to the community, addresses real community needs, or enhances the quality of life in the Santa Barbara area, or has involved acts of generosity, kindness, or innovation, with an emphasis on the recent accomplishments and achievements. Recipients are selected from a wide range of candidates nominated by community members.

Save the Date! The 83rd Person of the Year will be honored at an awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Rotunda. Tickets will go on sale in late March. Questions? Please send an email to Anna Boren at ABoren@SBFoundation.org.