These companies demonstrate the many ways business can successfully partner with local schools to improve the quality of education and promote community involvement.
Overview
Every district has unsung heroes who diligently and faithfully work to help schools provide an excellent education for students. The Fresno Compact annually recognizes those heroes who promote business-education partnerships.
Each year, we recognize up to ten local businesses that have built exceptional partnerships with schools, contributing time and resources to help students reach their full potential. Winners are honored at the annual Business-Education Shareholders’ luncheon where we also present the Dr. Harold Haak Award for Educational Excellence.
Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
The Fresno Compact looks forward to honoring the 2025 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners at the annual Business-Education Shareholders Luncheon, along with the Dr. Harold Haak Award winner. Don’t forget to fill out your nomination form (below) so we can honor businesses that your school(s) work with.
Please mark your calendars for April 24 and join us at the 2025 awards luncheon to honor the 2025 winners.
Nominations
We encourage you to submit your nomination of one or more businesses whose partnership with education has had a positive impact on children and teachers.
Nominations for the 2025 Business-Education Partnership Awards are now closed. Please join us for the 2025 awards luncheon on April 24!
2024 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Nelson’s Ace Hardware
All Exclusive Custom Landscapes
Harris Ranch Resorts
Brown Legal
The Heart Group
Guido’s Martial Arts Academy
JD Food
Dr. Gayle O’Bannon
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
2023 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Anthem
Barnes Welding
Estes Show Lambs
E&J Gallo Winery
Lanna Coffee Company
Actagro/Nutrien Ag Solutions
Cen Cal Sports
Fresno Police Department, Lt. Ignacio Ruiz, Jr.
Sanger Police Department, Commander Jason Boust
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2022 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Affordable Housing Development Corporation
Allen Farms
Blue Dolphin Design Engineering
Maiorino Family Farms
Chevron North America Exploration & Production Co.
Fence Line Media
Engineered Industrial Products, Inc.
LH Farm Service, LLC
Mooneyham Physical Therapy
UCSF Fresno
2021 Awards Not Held
2020 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Betts Company
William Boos and Company
Fresno Philharmonic
Gar Bennett
Kings River Packing
Lifeflower LLC
Jay Mahfood
Nalchajian Orthodontics
Sunrise Medical
Sunbelt Rentals
2019 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
ADCO Manufacturing
G&E Collision, LLC
Wawona Frozen Foods
Foot Motion
Full Throttle Suspension, Inc.
Fresno Grizzlies
Hunter Engineering Company
Fresno Lexus
Lennar Homes Central Valley Division
Core Business Interiors
2018 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Fresno Elks Lodge
JR Sports Mike Schwann
RSD Total Control
Geekwise Academy
Yribarren Family Vineyards
Donna Meeker Designs
McClarty Family
Island Photography
NutriAg USA
2017 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
ADCO Manufacturing
The Wonderful Company
Google Developers Group Fresno
K-G Construction Company
Gazebo Gardens
Sebastian
Community Regional Medical Center
Michael Wilhelm
Educational Employees Credit Union
Off The Front
2016 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Gonzaelez Architects
Hardin-Davidson Engineering
Kiwanis Club of Old Town Clovis Unified School District
KSEE 24
Resource Lenders, Inc.
Sanger Rotary
The Wonderful Company
Valley Unique Electric, Inc.
Maricopa Orchards
Zumwalt Construction
2015 Business-Education Partnership Award Winners
Artworkz
Fowler Physical Therapy
Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno
Good Company Players
Milano Restaurants International
Guadalajara Restaurant
Pelco by Schneider Electric
Premier Studios
Rotary Club of Selma
Ultimate Staffing Services
2024 Fresno Compact Award Winners Video