Dale Donohoe, Kim Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man And Woman Of The Year

Local leaders Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski have been named as the recipients of the 2024 Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year for their service to our community and spirit of volunteerism.

Since 1964, the Santa Clarita Man & Woman of the Year Awards have highlighted the remarkable and selfless work that volunteers accomplish in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing together residents and organizations that make our community a better place.

In 2024, a record 34 top volunteers from 27 local nonprofit organizations were nominated for the honor.

Don Kimball, 2023 Man of the Year, and Jenny Ketchepaw, 2023 Woman of the Year, hosted the May 3rd celebration as the event’s current chairs.

Dale Donohoe

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation

VOLUNTEER IMPACT: Dale Donohoe has helped improve the community in which he was born and raised in so many ways. On paper—and in action—his contributions are numerous and impactful, and we’ll get to those in a moment. But first we’d like to share a few things that Dale has done quietly, without fanfare, that have made a significant impact in the lives of those around him. When an employee at Dale’s company, Intertex, suffered a heart attack, his staff performed CPR while they waited for the paramedics, who used defibrillation to get the man’s heart beating again. After he was stabilized, Dale accompanied the patient to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where he went into surgery to receive a stent. He recovered and is alive and well today.

“The ironic thing is that Intertex built the Robert G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab at Henry Mayo, and that it ultimately saved one our employees’ life,” said Dale.

Something else, not many people know is that in late 2006-early 2007, Dale suffered a severe infection and went into kidney failure. Fortunately, his wife Tamara was identified as a donor match, and gave one of her kidneys to her husband in May 2007. Dale remembers that he could not receive the transplant, however, until he was completely stabilized without any trace of infection. “I thank Henry Mayo, its doctors, employees and staff for making that happen,” said Dale.

As a strong advocate of Santa Clarita’s community hospital, Dale knows firsthand–as a patient—the importance of ensuring that our community’s healthcare needs are not only met but surpassed. His gifts and vision for the hospital’s future expansion demonstrate this dedication.

Dale is a board member of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and a co-chair for the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation’s New Patient Tower Capital Campaign. He leads by example with his volunteerism and generous donations, helping the hospital provide the best in compassionate, quality healthcare.

Dale’s leadership benefits his community across many areas. A local born and bred, Dale is active in his church and has served as a deacon and an elder. He and his wife Tamara quietly donate to local charities and to his employees and their families when they see a need. He coached all four (4) of his children in youth sports and was an elementary and junior high basketball coach at Santa Clarita Christian School.

While he has served as a Board Member for many for profit organizations, we are naturally the most proud and grateful of how his volunteerism and donations have benefitted Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Our mission statement is to improve the health of our community through compassion and excellence in healthcare services, and volunteers such as Dale help us accomplish this, every day. We are so grateful for all Dale does for our community hospital.

Kim Kurowski

Soroptimists of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley

VOLUNTEER IMPACT: Kim Kurowski, as the dedicated Dream it Be It Board Liaison, plays a pivotal role in empowering young girls in the William S. Hart School District. Kim attends conferences at all high schools and one junior high, providing essential career support. Her commitment is evident as she arrives early for set-up, ensuring each session begins with a welcoming atmosphere, complete with breakfast and balloons for every participant.

Beyond Dream it Be It, Kim serves as a Director, orchestrating social events that keep our members well-informed about supported activities and nonprofits. With an impressive 16 years of Soroptimist knowledge, Kim’s wealth of experience extends to mentoring the President and fellow board members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Kim Kurowski’s multifaceted contributions extend beyond the Dream it Be It program, enriching the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley. Her dedication to breaking cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse through education and mentorship makes her an exemplary candidate for the Volunteer of the Year Award.

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