8th Building Empathy and Respect Awards and Event Gala

Empathy: Power and Potential
 
Every year, PCRC recognizes the extraordinary impact of ordinary people. We celebrate the power of empathy and respect in improving the lives of community members every day throughout San Mateo County. We also raise funds to advance our mission of partnering with individuals, groups, and institutions to empower people, build relationships, and reduce violence through collaborative and innovative processes.  
 
Our BER event attracts, on average, 300 business, nonprofit, education, government, philanthropic, and community leaders from all corners of San Mateo County. This year, we return to the fabulous Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, where guests will be able to tour the aircrafts on display while socializing with friends and colleagues, old and new.
 
You will hear how our BER awardees’ service to others has led them on journeys across San Mateo County, the country, and the world to reduce violence, promote peace, connect underserved individuals and families to support services and economic opportunities, and help communities design and work toward their own unique visions for their futures.  
 
All of our awardees are true examples of the impact one person, through empathy and respect in words, deeds, and actions can make in the lives of so many others. Prepare to be moved and inspired!
 

2019 PCRC Building Empathy & Respect Awardees
 
Pastor Paul Bains, Community and Faith Leader, East Palo Alto 
BER Award for providing services to support human dignity in local communities.
 
 Regina Stanback Stroud, RN, Ed.D., President, Skyline College, San Bruno
BER Awardee for advocating education as an avenue to life transformation and enhancing the vibrancy of San Mateo County.
 
 The Honorable Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative of California’s 14th Congressional District, San Mateo
BER Award for bringing women’s rights issues to a national legislative platform and tirelessly working for violence prevention.
 
Jon Kaufman, Founder, H2OpenDoors, Redwood City
BER Award for leveraging talent, technology, and compassion in partnership with Rotary International to improve health and economic opportunity for communities in underdeveloped parts of the world.
 
 
 
To discuss sponsorship packages or any other questions please contact: Rosie Rivera at rrivera@pcrcweb.org