Sharon Doyle is named Don Carlos Humanitarian Award recipient

Doyle has volunteered for a number years across multiple humanitarian efforts.

PUBLISHED AUG 9, 2024

Sharon Doyle will be celebrated at the 2024 Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards ceremony, sponsored by Salt River Project.

Tempe, Arizona: Sharon Doyle, a community leader and service advocate, has been named the 41st recipient of the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award by Tempe Community Council (TCC).

Doyle will be celebrated at the 2024 Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards ceremony, sponsored by Salt River Project. The award is named after Tempe’s founder, Charles Trumbull Hayden, known by Hispanic pioneers as “Don Carlos".

Throughout her life, Sharon has demonstrated a legacy of dedication to human services through her work with TCC, including the Tempe Coalition, Tempe Impacts Education (TIE) Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Tempe and Tempe Sister Cities. She has volunteered for a number of years across multiple humanitarian efforts, including youth programs, substance abuse prevention, public education and sustaining community vitality.

"Every year, the Tempe Community Council recognizes the profound impact of individuals who dedicate countless hours to give back and enhance our city. Sharon Doyle, along with our other awardees, exemplifies the difference one person can make. We look forward to celebrating their work and contributions with you," said Nicole Spracale, TCC board chair.

TCC will also recognize the 2024 Young Humanitarian Award recipient, Joselyn Hernandez Rodriguez. A graduate of Tempe High School, she has been actively involved in Key Club, English Language Learners Club, Peer Tutoring and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, dedicating volunteer time to improve her community. Along with the award, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship generously provided by the Ramsey Social Justice Foundation at the event.

“Tempe Community Council is honored to host a night of celebration focused on selfless acts and raising funds for our programs. Don Carlos awardees demonstrate TCC’s mission and purpose to provide connection and fill service gaps,” said Executive Director Octavia Harris

The 41st annual Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards ceremony and dinner takes place Monday, November 18 at 5.30pm at the SRP PERA Club.