Philanthropic Awards
National Caring Award
Robert J. Dole, Chairman of the Caring Institute’s Board of Trustees, and Val J. Halamandaris, Founder and Executive Director, named Alfredo J. Molina, humanitarian from Phoenix, AZ, one of the 2005 National Caring Award adult winners. The honor is bestowed annually upon the most caring Americans.
The Caring Institute was founded by Val J. Halamandaris following his first meeting with Mother Teresa, who suggested he identify exemplary individuals and hold them up as role models for others to emulate. Its mission is to promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service.
- Caring Americans Hall of Fame
- Jewelers That Care Award
- Gift of Life Award
- Spirit of Philanthropy Award
- Community Lifeline Award
- Gift of Life award - AZ Kidney Foundation
- Brillance Award - Teen Lifeline Outreach
- Outstanding Business Leader - Northwood University
- O'Dell Award - Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
- Father of the Year - Juvenille Diabetes Association
- Humanitarian Award - Scratch & Sniff Animal Foundation
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) Lifetime Achievement Award
- Impact Award - AIDS Project AZ
Alfredo J. Molina Honors & Awards
- National Caring Award
- Caring Americans Hall of Fame
- CEO Hall of Fame
- Circle of Distinction Award
- Community Lifeline Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Gift of Life Award
- Jewelers That Care Award
- Leaders of Distinction Award
- National Jewelers Hall of Fame
- Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Design Studio Awards
2011 AGTA Spectrum Awards
Platinum Honors "Classical"
Temple of the Sacred Heart Ring
View Ring
2009 Arizona Jewelers Association
First Place
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
2008 JCK Jewelers Choice Awards
Finalist
Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet