
2026 EVIT Foundation Annual Breakfast
Thank You For Making It Special

Honoring generosity. Fueling Arizona’s workforce.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 EVIT Foundation Annual Breakfast. It was a wonderful morning celebrating the generosity, partnerships, and shared commitment that help EVIT students pursue their education and prepare for successful futures.
The EVIT Foundation Annual Breakfast brought together community leaders, businesses, educators, and supporters who share a commitment to student success.
The morning was a reminder of what makes the EVIT community so special: people coming together to create opportunities, remove barriers, and help students take the next step toward meaningful careers.
Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and supported this year's breakfast. Your generosity and commitment to EVIT students continue to make a meaningful difference.

HONORING THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The 2026 EVIT Foundation Annual Breakfast was an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership, generosity, and commitment continue to make a difference for EVIT students.
We are proud to celebrate this year's award recipients and thank them for their dedication to education, opportunity, and Arizona's future workforce.

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AWARD
Larry Christiansen
Recognizing Larry Christiansen for his exceptional leadership, lasting commitment, and dedication to the EVIT Foundation's mission.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Jo Wilson
Honoring Jo Wilson for a lifetime of dedication, leadership, and meaningful contributions to EVIT.

BENDER AWARD
Peter Boyle
Recognizing Peter Boyle for his contributions and commitment to supporting EVIT and its students.

FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION AWARD
Chandler Service Club
CC Henkel & Carolyn Standifird
Honoring Chandler Service Club for its generosity, partnership, and continued support of EVIT students.

FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION AWARD
Scottsdale Charros
Dennis Robbins
Recognizing the Scottsdale Charros for their commitment to education and creating opportunities for Arizona students.

FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION AWARD
Valley Toyota Dealers
Brett Henkel
Celebrating Valley Toyota Dealers for their partnership and investment in the success of EVIT students.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SUPPORTERS
We extend our sincere appreciation to the sponsors and community partners who helped make the 2026 EVIT Foundation Annual Breakfast possible.
LEGACY SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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TURQUOISE
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Margaret Peggy Kirch

THE BREAKFAST MAY BE OVER. THE IMPACT CONTINUES.
Thank you for being part of the EVIT Foundation community. Together, we can continue opening doors and creating opportunities for the next generation of Arizona's workforce.


























