Thank you to those who attended and supported our Makers of San Diego History event.
It was a great evening enjoyed by a sold-out crowd of 300 supporters.
Below are photos highlighting our evening:
Event Sponsors
Margie & John H. Warner, Jr.
Journal of San Diego History
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 PM
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER, CASE DE BALBOA
7:00 PM – 9:30
DINNER, PROGRAM, & LIVE AUCTION
THE GRAND BALLROOM, THE PRADO
The San Diego History Center’s annual dinner,
The Makers of San Diego History,
honors the institutions, communities, and people
who have made history in their own time.
Honoring
The Honorable Toni Atkins
California Senate President pro Tempore
The Honorable Christine Kehoe
Former California Senator
Recognizing
San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Community
for their struggles & triumphs
Master of Ceremonies
Robert Gleason
Community Leader & Philanthropist
Co-Chairs
Kristi Pieper & Julie Cowan
For sponsorship, table & ticket information, please contact
Development Manager, Sheila Thomas, at:
[email protected] or 619-232-6203 x 126
Honorary Committee
Laurie Black
Vicki & Chris Eddy
Jane & Tom Fetter
Robert Gleason & Marc Matys
Suzanne & Bill Lawrence
Jennifer LeSar
Lester Machado & Rob Pedersen
Kelli & Matt Maruccia
Linda & Jim McInerney
Nicole Murray-Ramirez
Julie & Bob Novak
Marissa & Andrew Novak
Micki Olin & Reid Abrams
Dane, Drake & Nan Pieper
Julie Warren
Scott Williford & Grant Reeder
Barbie & Dan Spinazzola
Previous Honorees
2018
San Diego History Center Celebrates 90 Years
2017
San Diego’s Jewish Community
2016
San Diego Zoo and Zoological Society
2015
Centurions of San Diego
2014
U.S. Military in San Diego and Walter J. Zable
2013
The Craft Brew Industry
2012
The Tuna Industry
2011 Sol Price
2010
Qualcomm, Inc.
2008
Wayne Donaldson, Jack Ensch, Susan Golding, Wayne Raffesberger and Mike Stepner for the transformation of Naval Training Center into Liberty Station
2007
Daniel J Tucker, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and Terry Cooper, Las Patronas
2005
Fred Lewis, Heart of San Diego
2003
Pauline des Granges, The Junior League of San Diego, The Evans Family and The Hom Family
2002
Honorable Lionel Van Deerlin, Honorable Leon Williams, Mary and Dallas Clark, and Robert M. Witty, Retiring Executive Director
2001
Philip Klauber, Dorothy Smith, Gustavo Romero, The Burnham Family
