Craig and his family who came to celebrate his award

Presented by Leslie Freytag, CFNCW Board Trustee

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is proud to announce that Craig Homchick, a long-standing resident of Wenatchee and a dedicated advocate for community philanthropy, has been awarded the prestigious Robert L. White Award for Excellence in Community Philanthropy.

This annual award honors professional advisors who don’t shy away from talking to their clients about charitable giving or leaving bequests in their estate plans that will benefit this community for generations to come. Community members and colleagues submit nominations for the award.

“Craig has devoted his career supporting businesses, families, and nonprofits in NCW” said a nominator. “His unique set of skills as both a CPA and CFP have helped successful community members and family businesses as they plan for the future, looking for ways to give back to their community. He exemplifies excellence in community philanthropy. ”

Homchick has served on several nonprofit boards, including the Community Foundation of NCW, the Central Washington Hospital Foundation, and Pybus Charitable Foundation, offering guidance and professional expertise to help strengthen organizations.

Another nominator shared: “[We] have known Craig for 15 years and have worked with him as a professional advisor. He is a kind, fun-loving man, putting his family first. He is also a businessman of the highest quality and a deep thinker on all aspects of life. Our family has been fortunate to have benefit of Craig’s expertise in estate planning and charitable giving.”

The Robert L. White Award was established to honor the legacy of Bob White, a founding board member of the CFNCW, whose generous spirit and belief in the power of philanthropy has left a lasting imprint on the region. Recipients of this award reflect those same values.

“Craig Homchick exemplifies what this award represents,” said Beth Stipe, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “His selfless service and generosity have inspired others and made a measurable difference in the lives of many. We are honored to celebrate him.”

The award was presented at the Annual Donor Appreciation event, where family, friends, and community members gathered to recognize his remarkable contributions.