English Language Learning Foundation, Inc.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Tickets can be ordered online. You may purchase a ticket at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tickets are $50 each, table sponsorships are $450, and event sponsorships start at $1,000. Make your donation now. Purchase Ticket
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2023: Leyla Peña & Jaswinder Walia
2022: Lourdes Ribera
2021: Su Casa Hispanic Center
2020: Leo Calderon
2019: Roberts Academy Welcome Center
2018: Alfonso Cornejo, Hispanic Chamber
2017: Sisters of Charity
2016: Dr. Gregory Stewart
2015: Good Samaritan Free Health Center
2014: Vera Brooks
2013: Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.
2012: Mary Jo Montenegro Miller
2011: Maria Molina
2010: Leo Calderon

2022: Sue Subba and Alisar Darwish
2021: Aya Hijji and Gracie Perez-Vasquez
2020: Ndieme Ngom and Paul Aulis
2019: Laurette Kameni and Helen Kidane
2018: Yordy Cabrera Garcia & Yessenia Cantero Hernandez
2017: Lizette Hernandez
2016: Alexis Nizigiyimana & Dulce Ortiz Perez
2015: Alma Oñate & Yohannes Amsalu
2014: Jose Arreaga & Adama Diakhate
2013: Ana Romero
2012: Indra Chanlagai & Mariana Zamora
2011: Varonica Alamilla
2010: Saura Henry

the English language learning foundation Annual Recognition Breakfast

Leaping Forward: Global Voices, Local Impact

Tutor of the Year:

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The ELL Foundation's Recognition Breakfast is our annual fundraiser held each February. Every year, the Foundation invites donors, students, educators, and friends from the community to gather for a meal to celebrate the accomplishments of bright EL students battling adversities, caring and dedicated educators, and organizations that have made a significant difference in the community.

At every Recognition Breakfast, the Foundation honors the Students of the Year, Educator of the Year, Community Ally of the Year, and the Make a Difference Award. Below are a few of the honorees from prior years:

Make a Difference Award:

Community Ally of the Year:

Award Nominations (CLOSED)

Would you like to nominate a fantastic member of the community and recognize their efforts in the English Language Learner community? We accept nomination for Educator of the Year, Community Ally of the Year, and the Make a Difference Award. Nomination Form will open in the fall.