Community Service Awards
Celebrating those who make Warren County stronger.
Each year, the Warren County Foundation honors individuals, organizations, and businesses whose service and leadership create meaningful impact across our community.
About the Awards
The Community Service Awards recognize outstanding contributions that improve the quality of life in Warren County. From dedicated volunteers to innovative organizations and community-minded businesses, these awards celebrate those who go above and beyond to serve others.
Through this annual recognition, we aim to highlight the power of local leadership, inspire continued service, and honor the individuals and groups making a lasting difference.
Presenting Sponsors
We are proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsors for their leadership and commitment to strengthening our community.
Their support makes it possible to celebrate and elevate the incredible work happening throughout Warren County.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
$3500
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Presentation of an Award
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Recognition in all promotional materials
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8 event tickets
Major Sponsor
$2500
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Presentation of an Award
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Recognition in all promotional materials
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8 event tickets
Corporate Sponsor
$1500
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Recognition in all promotional materials
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8 event tickets
2025 Award Recipients
We are honored to recognize the individuals and organizations who have made a lasting impact in our community.
George R. Henkle Lifetime Achievement
Jonathan Sams
Emerging Organization
Farm on Central
Emerging Leader
Craig Shufelt
Outstanding Large Business
The Linder Center of Hope
Outstanding Organization
Fort Ancient Earthworks
Outstanding Small Business
LM&M Railroad
Past Award Recipients
Celebrating past recipients whose service continues to strengthen Warren County.
George Henkle Philanthropy & Community Service Lifetime Achievement Award
2000 George Henkle
2001 Marvin Young
2005 Charles and Sarah Dilgard
2006 Robert Morgan
2008 Michael Geygan
2009 Larry Hollingshead
2010 Jim & Rosie VanDeGrift
2011 Mary Jo Cropper
2012 Richard Oeder
2013 Richard Jones
2014 Kathleen Porter Stolle
2015 Eugene Rose
2016 Stephen P. Wilson
2017 Arla Tannehill
2018 Michael Schueler
2019 Kim Sellers
2020 George Leasure
2021 Larry Sims
2022 Senator Rob Portman
2023 Peggy Darragh-Jeromos
2024 Jackson Hedges
2025 Jonathan Sams
Outstanding Organization Community Service Award
2008 Mason Kiwanis Club
2009 Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
2010 Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County
2011 Warren County Community Services
2012 Camp Joy
2013 Humane Association of Warren County
2014 Abuse & Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County
2015 Lebanon Optimist Club
2016 The Little Miami Conservancy
2017 Warren County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council
2018 Warren County Career Center
2019 Joshua’s Place
2020 Five Warren County Library Districts
2021 Warren County Health District
2022 Sinclair College of Mason
2023 Leadership Warren County
2024 Warren County Historical Society
2025 Ft. Ancient Earthworks
Outstanding Small Business Community Service Award
2013 Four Paws Animal Hospital
2015 Lebanon Ford
2016 Buchanan Power Equipment
2017 Residential Community Care
2018 Watkins Heating & Cooling
2019 Fields Family Enterprises – Appro-Rx
2020 Conger Construction Group
2022 Warren County Chambers of Commerce
2023 Manor House
2024 Class 101 Dayton
2025 LM&M Railroad
Emerging Leader Community Service Award
2008 David Beckett
2009 Scott Brunka
2010 Matthew Loveless
2011 Janet Steinke
2012 Ben Yoder
2013 Gina Brown
2014 Bill Kilimnik
2015 Greg Orosz
2016 Megan Manuel
2017 Pete Epperson
2018 Angie Tapogna
2019 Adam Mathews
2020 Jonathan Westendorf
2021 Karolyn Ellingson
2022 Trent Heimann
2023 Brodi Conover
2024 Jennifer Maynard
2025 Craig Shufelt
Emerging Organization Community Service Award
2009 Mason Area Arts Association (Now Mason Deerfield Arts Alliance)
2010 Child Advocacy Center of Warren County
2011 The Museum at the Friends Home
2012 Lebanon Warriors Backpack Program
2013 Historic Downtown Lebanon, Inc.
2016 A Brush of Hope
2017 The Warren County Small Business Development Center
2018 Mason Challenger League
2019 OneCity Against Heroin
2020 Sleep in Heavenly Peace
2021 Waynesville Way
2022 PEACOC
2023 Warren County Imagination Library
2024 Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men’s Club
2025 Farm on Central
Outstanding Large Business Community Service Award
2011 Duke Energy
2012 LCNB National Bank
2013 Prasco Laboratories
2014 GMi Companies
2015 Makino
2016 Advics
2017 Pioneer Electronics
2018 Atrium Medical Center
2019 Miami Valley Gaming & Racing
2020 JBM Packaging
2021 Apex Order Pickup Solutions
2022 FESTO Corporation
2023 Otterbein SeniorLife
2024 MANE, Inc.
2025 Lindner Center of Hope