Congratulations to all of the nominees, finalists and recipients of the 2005 Blazers Community Builders Heart of the Community Awards, presented by Hands On Portland on February 10, 2005, in the Georgia Pacific Room of the Memorial Coliseum. Here is the list of finalists and awards recipients:

Lifetime Achievement Award

Vera Katz

Volunteer Leadership Award

Kevin Fuller

Corporate Volunteer Program Award

Fred Meyer

Heart of the Community Award

Wendy Veliz Buck

Finalist: Thomas Wilson

Nathan Sibell Youth Leadership Award

Marneet Lewis

Finalist: Dennis Lawrence

Innovative Volunteer Program Award

Wallace Medical Concern

Finalist: Write Around Portland