Project Youth OCBF’s “Sammy” award is given each year to a recipient or recipients who have contributed substantially to Project Youth in order to assist it in best serving the youth and families of Orange County. The “Sammy” honors their commitment and unwavering support. The “Sammy” is dedicated in the loving memory of Robert Sam Barnes, a longtime supporter and friend who contributed greatly to Project Youth.

26th Annual Sammy Award

Sammy Award recipient of 2019 Eric V. Traut is a longtime supporter, past president, and current member of the Society of Fellows and Board of Directors of Project Youth OCBF. He demonstrates an exemplary commitment to service and has diligently supported Project Youth OCBF and the Orange County community through many years of dedication. Each year, Eric provides a Higher Education Mentoring Program student with a college scholarship, employees a Project SELF intern at his firm, and is always one of, if not the top, fundraiser of Project Youth OCBF’s OC Marathon effort. He is a valued volunteer and friend to Project Youth OCBF, and we know the entire Orange County community is fortunate for Eric’s tenacious commitment to its betterment.

Sammy Award Recipients
2019	Eric V. Traut, Esq.
2018	William B. Grenner, Esq.
2017	Kyle S. Kawakami, Esq.
2016	Dennis W. Ghan, Esq.
2015	Carolyn C. McKitterick, Esq.
2014	Mark E. Minyard, Esq
2013	John B. Hurlbut, Jr., Esq.
2012	Santa Ana Police Department
2011	James M. Skorheim, JD, CPA
2010	Cindy Stokke, JD
2009	Michael P. Maguire, Esq.
2008	William S. O’Hare, Esq.
2007	Michael D. Pursell, Esq.
2006	Ygal Sonenshine and Justice Sheila Sonenshine (Ret.)
2005	Paul and Jean Cleary
2004	Jane Mills Martin
2003	Irvine Health Foundation
2002	John C. Herklotz
2001	HITACHI
2000	Orange County Superior Court
1999	Ann Avery Andres, Esq.
1998	The Honorable Judith M. Ryan (Ret.)
1997	Donald L. Morrow, Esq.
1996	The R.C. Baker Foundation
1995	First American Title Insurance Company Nordstrom
1994	Robert Samuel Barnes