Our 2011 Annual Celebration was held at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf on Sept. 27. The theme was "Your Community Foundation in 3D."

The Terry Hanson Ensemble entertained from the stage during the social from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Our Annual Celebration brings together people with charitable hearts -- donors, nonprofit leaders, organizational partners, community leaders and volunteers.

The 2011 Shining Star Award was presented to Hap Volz for many years of service to the community. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Dr. Art Tate, Superintendent of Davenport Community School District, spoke about Achieve Quad Cities and the importance of helping students achieve success. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Terri VandeWiele is Assistant Superintendent of United Township High School and is closely involved with Achieve Quad Cities and iJAG, helping at-risk students discover talents and achieve their full potential. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Cody Allen, a trust officer and a member of CFGRB's Marketing and Scholarship Committees, spoke about his involvement with the North Scott Rotary and the annual Youth Harvest Day, which received funds last year from The William D. Peterson Fund. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Gaylon Heetland is a professional advisor and a Board member with the LincolnWay Community Foundation speaks about the importance of giving back to the community. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Lynn Behrends and Sam Gilman were inducted into the CFGRB Advisor Circle this year. Lynn receives the award from CFGRB President and CEO Susan Skora. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

CFGRB Board Chair Mike Drymiller presents the Quad City Caring Award to Lisa Lopez, who was nominated by the League of United Latin American Citizens for her outstanding volunteer work. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

CFGRB 2nd Vice Chair Pete Wessels presents the Quad City Caring Award to Michael Cole, nominated by 100 Black Men of the Quad Cities, Inc. Michael has lived the life of a mentor, as Police School Liaison Officer at North High, as a member of the 100 Black Men of the Quad Cities organization, and as a foster parent, with his wife, Dorothea, to 3,000 children in 30 years. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Pete Wessels presents the Quad City Caring Award to Sarah Johnson, who was nominated by Family Resources. Sarah became involved with the Student Hunger Drive as a high school student. She is still involved with that organization, is on the Board of Family Resources and works with the Quad City Domestic Violence Shelter. She is also the current Board Chair of the United Way of the Quad Cities Area. Watching are her children Drew and Gracie. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Pete Wessels presents the Quad City Caring Award (Youth Award) to Kaylyn Maher, nominated by the Midwest Writing Center. Kaylyn has volunteered since the age of 14. She also served on Teens for Tomorrow, helped organize fundraisers for the local Red Cross, and is now a student at Drake University. Each year, one Quad City Caring Award is presented to an outstanding volunteer under age 21. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

Mike Drymiller presents the Quad City Caring Award to the Engebrecht family of Milan and their friend Karen Platt. From left to right: Mike Drymiller, Ben Engebrecht, Karen Platt, Brian Engebrecht, Katie Engebrecht, Christine Engebrecht, and Caleb Engebrecht. When Ben was two years old, Christine decided they would spend quality time together delivering meals to home-bound seniors. As Katie and Caleb were born, all the kids went on the weekly journey. As soon as they could walk, they would help deliver the meals to the door. Family friend Karen Platt prepared the meals at Aramark, and when she retired she began delivering with the Engebrechts. It's an amazing story of giving, and of parents serving as role models. They were nominated by the Rock Island Senior Center/Project NOW. Photo by Mike Steffenson.

CFGRB Board member Jean Steffenson, Shining Star award winner Hap Volz, and Mike Steffenson.

Lisa McCraw, CFGRB Legacy Director Jim Horstmann and Carol Horstmann.

CFGRB Board member Terry Wilson and Ann Tubbs of the Vera French Foundation.

Susan Collins, Lindsey Wheeler and Rochelle Murray. Susan was a recipient of the Quad City Caring Award in 2010. She is the Board President of the Midwest Writing Center. Lindsey is Business Operations Associate for CFGRB and a volunteer at the Midwest Writing Center. Rochelle Murray is on the Board of the Midwest Writing Center.