Charles J. Soderquist Award Content

Alum Gene Pendergast Honored with Soderquist Award

Cody Kitaura — June 04, 2024 - 12:19pm

On May 2, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Foundation presented Gene Pendergast ’61 with the 2024 Charles J. Soderquist Award at a luncheon in his honor — an accolade fitting for someone who once served side-by-side on the board with Soderquist himself.

Named in honor of Charles J. Soderquist, a well-loved 51�ԹϺ�� Davis alum and entrepreneur, the award celebrates Aggies who embody Soderquist’s commitment to the development of the university. The foundation presents the award to individuals to recognize outstanding philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership within the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community.

Alumni Bruce and Marie West Honored With Soderquist Award

Dave Jones — May 09, 2023 - 7:14pm

Bruce ’71, M.S. ’73 and Marie West, longtime donors, supporters and friends of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, have been awarded the 2023 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Charles J. Soderquist Award.

2 Couples Honored With Soderquist Award

Cody Kitaura — May 10, 2022 - 8:00am

Carol and Gerry Parker and John and Lois Crowe, Ph.D. ’75 have been named the winners of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ 2022 Charles J. Soderquist Award, and were honored Friday (May 6) at the first in-person celebration of the award in three years.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Foundation Honors Rita Gibson With Charles J. Soderquist Award

Dave Jones — February 15, 2022 - 12:43pm

In a celebration long delayed by the pandemic, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Foundation on Feb. 4 honored Sacramento business owner and philanthropist Rita Gibson ’82 as the 2020 winner of the university’s Charles J. Soderquist Award.

The award is given in recognition of philanthropy, volunteerism, leadership and an overall commitment to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, as exemplified by the award’s namesake, a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis alumnus and entrepreneur.

Foundation Presents Charles J. Soderquist Award

Dave Jones — May 07, 2019 - 12:05pm