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In just a few days, we’ll introduce you to a group of extraordinary leaders whose work is changing lives across California. Mark your calendars for the big reveal on February 10, and join us for the livestream at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate!

RSVP: bit.ly/irvineawards2025

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February 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Do you know a leader or a leadership pair doing innovative work that benefits the people of California? Nominate them now for the 2026 #IrvineAwards!

Check out the new two-step nomination process below and submit a nomination at irvine.ly/nominate
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, LA Sentinel spotlights Skye Patrick, director and CEO of L.A. County Library and 2025 #IrvineAwards recipient.

Since 2016, she has launched IT initiatives and other programs dedicated to improving the lives of Californians.

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March 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The #IrvineAwards recognize Californians advancing innovative and effective solutions to pressing issues facing our state. On February 10, seven inspiring leaders will be announced as the recipients of the 2025 #IrvineAwards.

Join us for the livestream of the reception: bit.ly/irvineawards2025
2025 Leadership Awards Reception Livestream - The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
February 10, 2025 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Each year, the Leadership Awards recognize Californians advancing innovative and effective solutions to pressing issues facing our state. On February 10, seven inspiring leaders will be announced as the recipients of the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. The leaders are an impressive group of innovators working on … Continue reading 2025 Leadership Awards Reception Livestream
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February 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Meet the 2025 #IrvineAwards recipients!

From growing community leadership to reshaping industries, their work is truly making a difference.

Get to know their inspiring stories and groundbreaking contributions in this overview video. Watch now www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogch...
2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards Overview
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February 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In Fresno County, Shantay Davies-Balch of BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center is expanding access to doula care, helping bridge the gap between the growing number of births and the limited availability of doulas.

Learn more about 2025 #IrvineAwards recipient Shantay and her impact: lnkd.in/gr8aX86R
August 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Libraries are more than books—they’re essential lifelines for education, safety, and opportunity. In LA County, where 10 million residents speak 200+ languages and face high rates of poverty and housing insecurity, Skye Patrick and LA County Library are meeting the moment.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do you know a leader or a leadership pair who are advancing breakthrough solutions to critical issues facing California?

Nominate them for the 2026 #IrvineAwards!

Want to learn more about how to nominate a leader? Check out the informational webinar at: irvineawards.org/announcing-t...
March 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Stacy L. Smith of Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has been recognized with a 2025 Leadership Award for her work in championing representation in entertainment. Thank you for being an inspiration for what we can accomplish in California.

Read more: irvineawards.org/award-recipi...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Representation matters and 2025 #IrvineAwards recipient Stacy L. Smith is making sure Hollywood listens. As founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, she’s holding the entertainment industry accountable for who gets seen, heard, and hired.

Learn more about Stacy's impact: hubs.ly/Q03wN0dX0
August 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Congrats to the 2025 #IrvineAwards recipients.

Kudos to @cutcharislingbaldy.bsky.social & Kaitlin Reed, Co-Directors of Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute at @calpolyhumboldt.bsky.social!

Thanks @irvinefdn.bsky.social

#HumboldtCountyCA #indigenous
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 #IrvineAwards — a remarkable group of innovators dedicated to improving lives, creating opportunity, and contributing to a better California.

Learn about them in this blog post from our CEO, Don Howard: irvine.ly/4hyTP1E
Meet the 2025 Leadership Award Recipients - The James Irvine Foundation
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February 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Royal Ramey, a 2022 recipient of the Irvine Leadership Award, will be interviewed by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show tonight! #irvineawards
January 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
One day left to nominate an inspiring leader who is making a real difference in their community! Don’t miss your chance to honor those who are shaping the future. Nominations close March 12 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

irvineawards.org/nominations/
#IrvineAwards
March 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Do you know a leader (or pair of leaders) who is improving the lives of Californians?

Nominate them for the 2026 #IrvineAwards! The Awards recognize and support innovative leaders with a $350,000 grant to advance their work.

Learn more and submit your nominations at irvine.ly/nominate
Nominations - The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
Nominate a leader today for a James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. We recognize diverse leaders with solutions to critical challenges facing California.
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March 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Skye Patrick, County Librarian of LA County Library and 2025 #IrvineAwards recipient, has transformed the Library into a hub of inclusion, innovation, and impact, expanding its mission far beyond book lending.

Learn more: youtu.be/byLdgiUdlkk?...
April 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
How is #manufacturing growing middle-class jobs in 1 of costliest cities in the country? Stay tuned... #IrvineAwards @IrvineFdn
November 20, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Stacy L. Smith, 2025 #IrvineAwards recipient, founded the @inclusionists.bsky.social in 2008, where she leverages the Initiative’s research to develop programs and policies that address systemic biases in the media.

Learn more at: youtu.be/N7zCR0xq3wg?...
May 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Nominations for the 2026 @irvineawards.bsky.social close this Wednesday, and the process is now easier than ever!
#IrvineAwards celebrates leaders who are advancing breakthrough solutions to critical issues facing California.

Learn more and submit your nomination at: irvine.ly/nominate
March 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We congratulate Cutcha Risling Baldy and Kaitlin Reed of Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute for receiving a 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award!

Learn more at: irvineawards.org/award-recipi...

#IrvineAwards
February 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are honored to announce that our CEO, Helen Iris Torres, has received the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award! Helen has dedicated her career to advancing democracy & strengthening communities through Latina civic leadership.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
How is #manufacturing growing middle-class jobs in 1 of costliest cities in the country? Find out tom'w #IrvineAwards @IrvineFdn
November 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Only two weeks to go until we reveal the 2025 #IrvineAwards recipients!

Join us on Monday, February 10, at 6 p.m. PST for a livestream of the reception to celebrate the recipients. RSVP now at: bit.ly/irvineawards2025
2025 Leadership Awards Reception Livestream - The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
February 10, 2025 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Each year, the Leadership Awards recognize Californians advancing innovative and effective solutions to pressing issues facing our state. On February 10, seven inspiring leaders will be announced as the recipients of the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. The leaders are an impressive group of innovators working on … Continue reading 2025 Leadership Awards Reception Livestream
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January 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Latinas make up 20% of California’s population but continue to face the nation’s largest wage gap and remain underrepresented in leadership. Helen Torres and @hopelatinas.bsky.social are changing that through transformative civic and leadership training.

#IrvineAwards
August 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We congratulate Skye Patrick of LA County Library for receiving a 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award!

Learn more about Skye Patrick and LA County Library at: irvineawards.org/award-recipi...

#IrvineAwards
February 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 #IrvineAwards — a remarkable group of innovators dedicated to improving lives, creating opportunity, and contributing to a better California.

Learn about them in this blog post from our CEO, Don Howard: irvine.ly/4hyTP1E
Meet the 2025 Leadership Award Recipients - The James Irvine Foundation
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February 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM