Community leaders directly support the academic success of our students through their philanthropy. Donors include faculty, staff, community members, foundations, and corporate partners who give of their time, talent and treasure.
MiraCosta College recognizes philanthropists for their longevity in giving and their impact on student success. Awardees are recognized at the College’s Spring Celebration of Excellence recognition event and in the fall at the Annual Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region.
Please join us in celebrating those who give back and truly change lives!
2025 recipients
This Year's Honorees
Fall 2025
Carlsbad Rotary Foundation
Honored for extraordinary generosity and a lasting commitment to student opportunity.
Spring 2025
Delores Loedel
Honored for extraordinary generosity and a lasting commitment to student opportunity.
Awardee Archive
A Legacy of Giving
Browse past recipients by recognition season.
2024Tom & Paula Wilson
2023Genentech
2022Julie & David Hatoff
2021Janice Gonzales
2019Tri-City Medical Center
2018Hap L’Heureux
2016Alec Babiarz & Eva Stjernfeldt
2014Bob & Elaine Algeo
2013June & Knox Williams
Additional fall honorees
2024Denise Stillinger
2023Alketa Wojcik
2022Jane Mushinsky
2021Bea Palmer
2019Scott Fallstrom
2018Jonathan Cole
2017Sheri Wright
2016Dr. Thao Ha
2015Dr. Richard Robertson
2014Dr. Mohammed Rajah
2013