FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2025

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Amy Buckmaster

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Chamber San Mateo County Announces Annual Award Honorees

Recipients include county superintendent of schools Nancy Magee, healthcare leader Bill Graham, Stanford government relations leader Diana Bautista, and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Redwood City, CA – Chamber San Mateo County has announced the recipients of its annual leadership awards, which will be presented at the organization’s 128th annual awards ceremony on February 25, 2026. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made lasting contributions and impacts in the areas of public service, education, business and community development.

This year’s awards and honorees include:

Tom Mohr “Champion of Education” Award – Nancy Magee, superintendent of schools, San Mateo County

Named for the late Tom Mohr, an educator and community leader who dedicated more than a half- century to further the cause, impact, and profession of public education, this award recognizes individuals and organizations who champion educational equity. This year’s recipient exemplifies and promotes the values of Tom Mohr.

As a teacher, administrator and county superintendent, Nancy Magee been an invaluable partner and advocate for all TK-12 institutions in San Mateo County. Her work has led to greater access, equity, funding and resources for districts throughout the community. The impact Nancy Magee has had on the lives of students and families is immeasurable, from her work creating the Big Five safety program, championing climate resiliency and tirelessly and expertly guiding and supporting districts through the COVID-19 pandemic and the educational and operational effects of the current national political environment.

Cornerstone Award – Bill Graham, former president, Sequoia Hospital

The Cornerstone Award recognizes those who make a meaningful and lasting impact in their communities, devoting their time, talents, and resources to community development and philanthropic initiatives.

For a decade, Bill Graham served as president of Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital, overseeing critical operations and strategy of the organization, including the nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Institute, the Family Birth Center, and the Center for Total Joint Replacement. His patient-focused work has gone well beyond any hospital walls, to include service to the community through service on the Chamber San Mateo County, San Mateo County Economic Development Association, the Hospital Council of Northern California – San Mateo Section boards of directors, the Cañada College Presidents Advisory Committee, and currently serving as chair of the San Mateo Health Commission.

Woman of the Year – Diana Bautista, government relations manager, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Co-sponsored by Heritage Bank of Commerce, the Woman of the Year award recognizes outstanding women that shine in four key areas: leadership development, mentoring/mentorship, lifelong learning, and character.

For more than a decade, Diana Bautista has served as government relations manager for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, where she partners with business and civic leaders to advocate at all levels of government for policies that support pediatric patients and families and champion community engagement to promote health and well-being. She is a committed mentor,

guiding pediatric residents and fellows in policy and advocacy, organizing advocacy days in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and empowering families to share their stories directly with lawmakers. Diana Bautista is a connector of people and ideas and shines in her work as a principled and ethical San Mateo County leader, mentor and learner.

Impactful Non-Profit Organization – Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Non-profit organizations bridge the gap between business and government, provide resources, supports and safety networks for the most vulnerable in our community and serve as leaders in policy and innovation that fuel the hearts, minds, bodies and spirits of our county. The Impactful Non-Profit Organization award recognizes an organization that exemplifies selfless service in the support of others and rallies the community in a call to action to address social, economic, education, justice or structural inequities.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is being recognized as the 2025 honoree of this award for the organization's steadfast efforts to ensure that no member of our community goes hungry. Every day, Second Harvest goes about the business of supporting individuals and families and partners with hundreds of organizations in our region to make food available to vulnerable residents of the Silicon Valley area. From the heroic efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to recent mobilization in response to the impacts of the federal government shutdown, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley continues to provide a critical lifeline for our community and that work has not gone unnoticed and is much admired, respected and appreciated.

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