Angie Taylor, who has worked with a number of Tempe organizations involved in youth mentoring and meal delivery for the city’s most vulnerable, has been selected as the 42nd recipient of the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award.

The award, presented by the Tempe Community Council, will be given to Taylor during the 2025 Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards, a community celebration, dinner and fundraiser sponsored by Salt River Project.

Named in honor of Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden, fondly remembered by early Hispanic residents as “Don Carlos,” the award recognizes individuals who reflect his legacy of compassion, leadership and dedication to helping others.
 
Taylor has assisted a wide range of organizations, including Tempe Sister Cities, Tempe Community Council, Tempe Community Action Agency, East Valley Women’s League, National Charity League and the City of Tempe’s Development Review Commission among others.

TCC will also recognize the 2025 Young Humanitarian Award recipient, Emily Do.

A recent graduate of Corona del Sol High School, “she has shown a deep commitment to service through volunteer work” with Best Buddies Club, Health Occupations Students of America Club, the Tempe Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and Vietnamese Youth Group,” according to a release announcing the awards.

She will receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Ramsey Social Justice Foundation during the event.
 
“The Don Carlos Awards shine a light on the individuals who lead with kindness and commitment,” said TCC Executive Director Octavia Harris. “This event is a powerful reminder of the effective good happening in our community and helps support the programs and partnerships that move Tempe forward.”
 
The 42^nd annual Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards ceremony, dinner and fundraiser takes place Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tempe. For more:  tempecommunitycouncil.org.