Honors & Awards
Here are some of the many accolades given to Big Sunday and its volunteers.
For Big Sunday
“Outstanding Volunteer Organization,” The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Los Angeles, 2007
“Community Service Award,” Board of Education - Los Angeles Unified School District, 2007
“Break The Cycle,” The Amity Foundation, 2007
“Outstanding Community Service Award,” Asian Pacific Women's Center, 2005
“Community Service Award,” California State Assembly, 2005
“Community Service Award,” City of Monterey Park, 2005
“Outstanding Volunteer Organization,” Hillsides Home for Children, 2005
“Community Service Award,” California State Assembly, 2004
“Community Service Award,” State of California, Office of the Attorney General, 2004
“Community Service Award,” Los Angeles City Council, 2003
“Excellence in Community Service,” Daughters of the American Revolution, 2002
“Community Service Award,” The Serra Project, 2001
For Our Staff and Volunteers
David Levinson: “Fair Shake Award,” Western Center on Law and Poverty, 2007
Deborah Lopez: “Volunteer Excellence Award,” Penny Lane, 2007
Julie Karic: “Volunteer of the Year,” Home Safe, 2007
Sherry Marks: “Tikkun Olam Award,” Temple Israel of Hollywood, 2007
William Shpall: “Certificate of Recognition,” State of California Senate & Rebuilding Together Pasadena, 2007
Armin Szatmary: “Volunteer of the Month,” My Friends Place, September 2007
Ellie Herman: “Appreciation Award,” Figueroa Street School, 2006
Armin Szatmary: “Exceptional Citizen Buddy Pair,” Best Buddies, 2004
David Levinson: “Inspire,” Temple Israel of Hollywood, 2004
Paddy Schapiro: “Certificate of Appreciation,” City of Los Angeles, 2003
Paddy Schapiro: “Forget Me Not Award,” Good Shepherd Center For Homeless Women & Children, 2000