Humanitarian Awards
This award honors those individuals who promote the welfare, dignity and education of a diverse population of graduating high school Seniors. Established in 2003, this award acknowledges those persons who best display the qualities of true aloha spirit as shared by the Jonathan Tarr Foundation in "Recognizing the Potential and Rewarding the Determination" of the students in San Diego County.
| 2011 |  |
Donna Frye and Skip Frye | Co-Founders of Surfers Tired of Pollution (S.T.O.P.) Advocates for pristine water, clean beaches and education for children and adults through surfing & other water sports. |
| 2010 |  |
Judith Lewis Logue | Director of Financial Aid Services at University of San Diego |
| 2009 |  |
Tula Mapuana Striffler | San Diego Entertainment and Pacific Islander Community Advocate |
| 2008 |  |
Thomas M. Buchenau | East County Attorney and Civic Leader |
| 2007 |  |
Melyn M. Acasio | South Bay Businesswoman and Filipino Community Leader |
| 2006 |  |
Donald C. Weir, Ph.D. | Grants Administrator/Educator, Grossmont Union HS District |
| 2005 |  |
Pastor Galdino Don Juan | Founder, Casa De Amistad K-12 Literacy Programs |
| 2004 |  |
Michael W. Brunker | Executive Director, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA |
| 2003 |  |
Edgar Engert | North County Businessman and Civic Leader |