Michèle and Steve Kirsch
Hidden Villa, a nonprofit organization in Los Altos Hills, California, presented the Duveneck Humanitarian Award to Michèle and Steve on September 18, 2004, to honor their commitment to a healthier world for future generations.
On September 9, 2004, Michèle received the Women Making a Mark Award from San Jose Magazine in recognition of her positive influence on the Silicon Valley community.
In December 2004, Steve and Michèle were honored with the inaugural Catalyst Award from the Glaucoma Research Foundation, which seeks “to celebrate catalytic leadership in finding new ways to speed the cure for glaucoma.” Steve and Michèle were chosen in recognition of the development of the Catalyst For a Cure collaborative, which was co-funded by both Foundations.
In the 2004 Space News “100 Who Made a Difference” list, Steve was noted as an entrepreneur “Angel” for putting his personal convictions ahead of return on investment. Previously, the Foundation funded the construction of the Mars Society's Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station in Canada.
Kirsch Foundation
In April 2005, the Council on Foundations' Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program named the Kirsch Foundation a winner in its annual competition recognizing effective communications efforts that demonstrate accountability and advance grantmaking goals. The 2003-2004 annual report received a Bronze Award and the website received a Silver Award.
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Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.”
• Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States |
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Dr. Emmett Carson, Chair, Council on Foundations Board of Directors, presents Wilmer Shields Rich Award to Connie Padre.
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