Award Winners

Shining Light
Award Winner 2026:

Marc Bell

The Shining Light Award honors an individual whose compassion, generosity, and unwavering dedication illuminate every corner of our community. A Shining Light Award recipient embodies the very essence of philanthropy — giving selflessly, inspiring others, and standing as a beacon of hope for those in need. Through their leadership and active support of The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s mission, they help transform challenges into opportunities, and dreams into realities for the children and families we serve. Their light not only shines within LLF, but radiates outward, encouraging others to join in the spirit of giving and service.

Marc Bell
Nazeem Hasan

Volunteer of the Year
Award Winner 2026:

Nazeem Hasan

The Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates an exceptional individual whose commitment to service goes far beyond expectation. This person has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, dedicating their time, talent, and heart to uplifting those we serve. Their presence and passion have become an integral part of The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s mission — embodying the true spirit of volunteerism. Over the past year, they have been a shining example of how one person’s dedication can create lasting change and inspire others to give back to their community.

Past Shining Light Award Recipients:

  • Udonis Haslem (2025)
  • Harley Lipman (2024)
  • Gale Nelson (2023)
  • Kieran Bowers (2022)
  • Estefania Mönch (2020/2021)
  • David, Daniel and Elie Deshe (2019)
  • Ricky Patel (2018)
  • Justin Keener (2017)
  • Adam Kuperstein (2016)
  • Shareef Malnik (2015)
  • Nichole McKenzie-Burke (2014)
  • Curtis Slipman (2013)
  • Jonathan Babicka (2012)
  • George Wallner (2011)
  • Charlie Mahl (2010)

Past Volunteers of the Year:

  • Renee Cascarina (2025)
  • Aaron Lucas (2024)
  • World Red Eye (2023)
  • Global Empowerment Mission (2022)
  • Joe Hamam (2020/2021)
  • Jessica Weise and Nicolas Zamora (2019)
  • Alexandra Van Gemerden, Alicia Matho, Gigi Jeffries, Andrea Minski (2018)
  • Loren Psaltis (2017)
  • Kaila Mardoyan (2016)
  • George Santana (2015)
  • Karina Serrano (2014)
  • Barbara Somonte (2013)
  • Cecilia & Jessica Fresquet (2012)
  • Michelle Chala (2011)