Dolphin Awards

from Malibu Times Magazine • Summer 2022

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Each year, The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation Board members review and make a selection of honorees from a multitude of nominations submitted by the Malibu community. And although each nominee is worthy of Dolphin Award consideration, the process and decision are made with great care and deliberation. “The Dolphin Award recipients for 2021 represent a diverse group of individuals and organizations who have provided invaluable services to Malibu in almost every area imaginable,” Karen York, Board President, shared. “We are so very fortunate to enjoy the contributions and dedication of so many. This is the magic that makes our community so very special!”

The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation was founded by the former owners of The Malibu Times, Arnold and Karen York. Current board members are Karen and Arnold York, Scott Tallal, Terry Adamson, Gail Wilburn, Heidi Bernard, Craig Foster, Kasey Earnest, and Hayley and Nic Mattson.

Over the years, an average of 10 people or organizations have been recognized with an in-person ceremony to receive their Dolphin Award.

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 award ceremony was postponed and jointly recognized in an outdoor ceremony last year. This year an in-person ceremony was held at the Malibu West Beach Club on May 1.

Along with the awards ceremonies, the Malibu Dolphin Foundation also gives a stipend to its Malibu Youth Dolphin winners for scholarships when funds are available.