Tempe Community Council has named four award recipients who will be honored at the 43rd Annual Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards, presented by Salt River Project (SRP), on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the SRP PERA Club in Tempe.
 
This year’s honorees are:

• Dr. Judy Aldrich — Don Carlos Humanitarian Award
• Shrinithi Shaurya — Young Humanitarian Award
• David Gil — Volunteer Excellence Award
• The Arc of Tempe — Community Impact Award

Dr. Judy Aldrich will receive the 43rd Don Carlos Humanitarian Award, one of Tempe’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian service. For more than four decades, Aldrich has contributed her time and leadership to organizations and civic efforts throughout Tempe, including the Kiwanis Club of Tempe, Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, and numerous community boards and commissions. 
 

Shrinithi Shaurya will receive the Young Humanitarian Award for combining technology, education and service to create opportunities for others. As an intern with the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamps hosted by DriveTime in Tempe, she helped introduce young people to artificial intelligence through hands-on learning and mentorship. 
 
David Gil will receive the Volunteer Excellence Award for contributing more than 1,400 volunteer hours through Swappow PLUS Foundation, supporting Arizona foster youth through mentorship and hands-on service. 
 
The Arc of Tempe will receive the Community Impact Award, recognizing more than six decades of service and longstanding roots in Tempe.