In 2009 A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks partnered with Homeward Bound's Fresh Start Culinary Academy to provide a delicious and heart-warming dinner celebration!
The successful event was held on October 16th 2009 at Homeward Bound's The Next Key Center. Finalists for all three award categories were recognized along with the following three 2009 Families of the Year Honorees:
— Benefactors —
Autodesk
Marinscope Community Newspapers
Marin Sanitary Service
John T. Smith, D.D.S.
— Leaders —
Alex's Workroom
Anna Chandler Photography
Bank of Marin
Good Earth Natural
& Organic Foods
Luther Burbank Savings
Marintellect Consulting
PMB Helin Donovan
Stanley Jackson
& the JOY Band
WestAmerica Bank
— Patrons —
Seagate Properties
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
Westamerica Bank
The Mendez-Alvarez family was nominated by Canal Alliance for overcoming financial, housing and medical hardships as well as separation and loss. Through these challenges the family stayed united and became community leaders
The Sicroffs were nominated by Volunteers of Fairfax for their selfless commitment to giving back to their community. Their devotion to Fairfax Town Hall, Drake High School, Habitat for Humanity, Teens-Go-Green and other organizations and causes is an inspiration to us all.


T&B Sports was named 2009 Family Friendly Business of the Year by the A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks Board of Directors for its implementation of and adherence to family focuesd work policies and commitment to giving back to the local community.

