The United Way of San Diego County will honor Malin Burnham and Steven Northcote for their ongoing commitment to voluntarism and accomplishments as community leaders at the nonprofit’s annual community kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 25 at UCSD’s Great Hall. United Way’s kickoff will also recognize local organizations that have made significant efforts to give back to the community through their campaigns.
Burnham, of Point Loma, is the recipient of the fifth annual James F. Mulvaney Community Leadership Award, given to a local leader who has demonstrated long-lasting, exceptional service to the community. The award is named for James “Jim” Mulvaney, who maintained involvement in numerous nonprofit boards and organizations for 50 years.
Burnham has chaired nine major nonprofits and has co-founded 14 organizations throughout his career. He now serves as chairman of John Burnham and Co. and is active on several boards. United Way of San Diego County is designed to bring people and resources together to spark community action. Its efforts include the City Heights Partnership for Children, Vista Partnership for Children and Live United. “United Way works to promote social change,” said United Way president and CEO Kevin Howard, “harnessing the collective impact of all San Diegans for long-term sustainable solutions. Mr. Burnham and Mr. Northcote are model citizens for their contributions to local communities and dedication to the greater San Diego area.”
To learn more, visit uwsd.org.