2022

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Assistance League of San Antonio Harvey Najim received Community Support Award in Recognition of Outstanding Support and Advocacy
Project Mend In Appreciation for Putting Our Wheels in Motion!
Habitat for Humanity In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing
Bexar County Harvey Najim received the Hidalgo Award for his outstanding leadership and dedication in making a difference in the lives of children and those in need in Bexar County

2021

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Surgical Center
Cristo Rey of Hope In Appreciation for Continued Support of Serving the Neediest In Our Community
Habitat for Humanity In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing
Kinetic Kids First Lifetime Achievement Awarded to Harvey E. Najim
Philanthropitch ATX Award Ceremony Finalist
SA Hope Center Champion of Hope Awarded to Harvey E. Najim
SA Youth Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for “Harvey House”

2020

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Alamo Colleges District Presentation of $500,000 check from Harvey E. Najim
Association of Fundraising Professionals San Antonio Chapter Harvey E. Najim Awarded with Spirit of Giving Award
Fast Company ChildSafe’s Harvey E. Najim Children & Family Center awarded Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Award
Habitat for Humanity In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing
San Antonio Area Foundation Launch of COVID-19 Response Fund
San Antonio Business Journal Harvey E. Najim Children & Family Center received both the Community Impact and Best Public Project Award by the San Antonio Business Journal
San Antonio Food Bank Matching partnership with Tim Duncan for Feeding SA campaign
University of Texas at San Antonio Harvey E. Najim Innovation and Career Advancement Center is established

2019

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Anne Frank Inspire Academy Harvey E. Najim awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
ChildSafe Dedication ceremony for the Harvey E. Najim Children & Family Center Building
Habitat for Humanity In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing
San Antonio Business Journal Najim Charitable Foundation is a presenting sponsor for San Antonio Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Philanthropy Awards

2018

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
KIPP San Antonio, Inc. Naming Ceremony for the Harvey E. Najim KIPP Esperanza Dual Language Academy Elementary School Wing
KROV Radio Jim Eskin Interviews Harvey  E. Najim (Philanthropy. Advocacy. Image.)
Project MEND Harvey Najim Speaks @ Capital Campaign Kick-off with a Pledge of $500,000
Respite Care of San Antonio Honored Harvey E. Najim @ Respite Care Gala
SA Christian Hope Resource Center Ribbon Cutting for the Harvey E. Najim Family Mentoring Center
SA Youth Harvey E. Najim Honored as the Champion of Youth
SA Youth Harvey E. Najim-Speaks to YouthBuild Students
SAMMinistries Honored Harvey E. Najim @ Boots, Bowties & Bling Gala
San Antonio Area Foundation Harvey E. Najim-Commencement Speaker for the San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarship Awards
San Antonio Area Foundation Philanthropy Interview with Harvey Najim
San Antonio Food Bank Presentation of 13 new Harvey E. Najim Refrigerated Food Trucks
St. Mary’s University Harvey E. Najim Speaks to the Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Class
Summer Reading Program Launched by Harvey E. Najim June 4, 2018 with the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, SA Youth & San Antonio Youth Literacy
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Harvey E. Najim-Commissioners Award of Excellence

2017

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
American Red Cross Telethon-WOAI/FOX Sponsored by Harvey Najim for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Big Brothers Big Sisters Naming Ceremony for the Harvey E. Najim South Texas Mentoring Resource Center
ChildSafe Ground Breaking-The Harvey Najim Children and Family Center
Clarity Child Guidance Center Harvey Najim-Presidents Award
DoSeum Annual Donor Wall Unveiling-Harvey E. Najim Hall of Literacy and Numeracy
Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation Launched the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation Scholarship Program
Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA Grand Opening of the Harvey E. Najim YMCA
Haven for Hope Champion of the Homeless
New Braunfels Food Bank Grand Opening-Harvey Najim gave $1 Million
Rape Crisis Center Grand Opening of the Harvey E. Najim Teen Room & the Harvey E. Najim Play Therapy Room
Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives Ribbon Cutting for a Foster Home Funded by Harvey E. Najim
SA Christian Hope Resource Center Dedication Ceremony of the Harvey E. Najim Family Mentoring Center
San Antonio Express News Texas Power Brokers Interview with Harvey Najim
San Antonio Food Bank Telethon-WOAI-FOX Sponsored by Harvey Najim for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Luminary Award-Texas Prevention and Early Intervention Division
United Way Holiday Food Drive Harvey Najim-Sponsored

2016

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
After School All-Stars Video
Alamo Colleges Harvey Najim Announced his Personal Gift of 200 Four Year Pathway Scholarships
Alamo Colleges Harvey Najim speaks to the Association of College Trustees (Philanthropic Vision)
Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Schools Harvey E. Najim-Hall of Fame Award
Avance Harvey E. Najim-Chairman’s Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters  Grand opening for the Harvey E. Najim South Texas Mentoring Resource Center
Boy Scouts of America Alamo Area Council Video Taping of Harvey Najim purchasing the first bag of Popcorn
Center for Health Care Services Harvey Najim-Honoree-Top 50 Leaders in Improving Mental Health Care
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Ribbon Cutting for the Harvey E. Najim Blood & Marrow Transplant Center
ChildSafe Public Awareness Video
Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA Ground Breaking for the Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA
Haven for Hope Ribbon Cutting for the Playscape at the Harvey E. Najim Activity Center
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Harvey Najim-Martin Luther King Distinguished Achievement Award
New Braunfels Food Bank Ground Breaking-Speech-Why did Harvey Najim Fund this Project
SAMMinistries Harvey E. Najim Library and Harvey E. Najim Children’s Enrichment Center Opening
San Antonio Business Journal Best Community Impact Award for the Harvey E. Najim Hope Center
San Antonio Education in Young Children Harvey Najim-Community Leader of the Year Award
San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Harvey Najim-Salute Award
St. Mary’s University Harvey Najim Judge-Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Case Competition
United Way Harvey Najim-Chairman of the Board
United Way Holiday Food Drive Harvey E Najim -Sponsored
UTSA College of Business  Frost Lecture Series-Harvey E Najim-Guest Lecturer
YMCA of Greater San Antonio 140th Celebration Video

2015

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
American Heart Association In Appreciation of Support for the Teaching Gardens
Boys & Girls Clubs  of San Antonio Ground Breaking for the Boys & Girls Club on The City’s Southside
Camp Discovery Thank You
Center for Family Relations Harvey Najim Recognized for Making a Lasting Impact on the Lives of Children In Bexar County
Center for Family Relations The Guardian Angel Award
Children’s Shelter Unveiling of the Harvey E. Najim Hope Center
Greater San Antonio After-School All Stars Many Thanks
Haven for Hope Board Of Directors
Morgan’s Wonderland Chairman of the 2015 Capital Campaign
P16Plus Education Council Board of Directors
Respite Care of San Antonio Heartfelt Thanks from the Children
San Antonio Express News: 150 Leaders, Influencers & Texas Heroes Distinction-Harvey E. Najim-Philanthropist
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Leadership Advisory Council
San Antonio Youth Literacy Najim Foundation-Thank You for Supporting the Reading Buddy Program
Sirius Computer Solutions Harvey Najim Retires
Sirius Computer Solutions Harvey Najim Sells his Stake in Sirius
Transplants for Children Philanthropic Visionary Award
United Way of San Antonio Chair Elect
UT Health Science Center Advisory Board Member

2014

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Boy Scouts of America Alamo Area Council Good Scout Award
Children’s Shelter Harvey Najim Named as Angel of The Shelter
Communities in Schools Blessed is the Hand that Helps A Child!
Everything Channel Sirius Computer Solutions named The CRN Company of the Year
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Girl Scouts Unveil new Najim Family Foundation Patch for Service
Hope for the Future Press Release-Najim Foundation gives  a $200,000 Grant for Scholarships
Rotary International In Gratitude for Continued Support- Kingdom For Kids
San Antonio Business Journal Legacy Leader Award
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Thank You for Supporting our Kids
The Winston School San Antonio Founders Award
United Communities of San Antonio Brotherhood/Sisterhood Humanitarian Award
United Way of San Antonio Campaign Chair-Raised a Record $55 Million
VAR Business 500 Sirius Computer Solutions Ranked 28th In the VAR Business 500 List
Witte Museum In Gratitude to the Harvey E. Najim Foundation

2013

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Any Baby Can Angel Award
CAMP Honorary Chair-5th Annual Starry Night Camp Gala
ChildSafe  New Forensic Interviewing Wing Unveiled
Chrysalis Ministries John Byrd Community Service Award
Greater San Antonio Afterschool All Stars In Appreciation of Support
Haven for Hope Dedication of the Harvey E. Najim Activities Center
Healthy Futures Estella Award
Hope for the Future Appreciation & Support
Hope for the Future Najim Hosted the Khaki And Plaid Gala
JT Brackenridge Elementary Appreciation & Thank You
Kinetic Kids  for Outstanding Support
Kingdom for Kids Winston School Playground Completion Dedicated to Harvey E. Najim
Make A Wish Central & South Texas Donor Spotlight-Harvey Najim
Methodist Children’s Hospital Unveiled “Hearts of Hope,” Artwork Donated by Harvey E. Najim
San Antonio Food Bank Dedication of the Harvey E. Najim  Food Bank Pavilion
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Ribbon Cutting for New Eyecare Services for Children
San Antonio Magazine the It List Najim-Big Spender-for Giving $2 Million Personally to San Antonio Children’s Museum
San Antonio Youth Literacy In Appreciation of Support
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Harvey E. Najim-Recognition of Your Gift of $2.25 Million
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation Najim Family Foundation-Recognition of your Gift of $750,000

2012

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce Life Time Achievement Award
Archdiocese of San Antonio Thank You for the Generous Opportunities to the Families and Children of our Schools
Boys Town Texas Spirit of Youth Award
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
Hope for the Future Thank You-Najim Scholars
IDEA Public Schools Najim Served on the Regional Board Of Directors 2012-2013
JT Brackenridge Elementary Appreciation & Thank You
Kinetic Kids Thank You for your Generous Support
Make A Wish Central & South Texas Trooper Award-Outstanding Foundation
SAMMinistries Presentation of $1 Million Personal Check from Harvey Najim
San Antonio Man Magazine Harvey Najim-Appears on the Cover and Features an Article “Giving His All”
St. Mary’s University Launch of the Harvey E. Najim Center for Business Innovation and Social Responsibility
State of Texas Governor’s Lone Star Achievement Award
Unicorn Center Edith Garwood Friends for Life Award
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Sincere Appreciation

2011

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Amegy Bank of Texas Appreciation and Thank You
Association of Fund Raising Professionals National Philanthropy Day -Outstanding Foundation
Avance Thank You From our Parents and Children for all your Support
Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio Appreciation & Support
Communities in Schools To Honor Harvey E. Najim For Believing in our Children
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
Junior Achievement Commitment to Education and Junior Achievement Finance Park Award
Make A Wish Central & South Texas Trooper Award-Outstanding Foundation
Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives Champion Award for Children
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Make A Difference Award-Event Sponsor
SA Youth Honored Najim as Friend of Youth
SAMMinistries Advisory Council
Texas Diversity Council Diversity First Award Winner (Promoting Diversity First)
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Red Triangle Award

2010

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Autism Treatment Center Gift of Appreciation for the Kind Support to Build A Kingdom for Kids Playground
Big Brothers – Big Sisters Judge of the Year
Boysville Arthur O’Krent Humanitarian Award
Boysville Certificate of Appreciation
Family Violence Prevention Services Honoring Najim Foundation for the Gift of the Harvey E Najim Children Center
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
Haven for Hope Dedication of the Najim YMCA Child Care Center
IBM iSeries Management Team-Dedication & Partnership with IBM
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Chairman’s Citation  Significant Dedication and Commitment
Make A Wish Central & South Texas Trooper Award-Outstanding Foundation
Mexican American Unity Council Spirit of Education Award
Nside Publications Nspire Award-Najim was Profiled In the Cover Story “Alamo City Advocates”
Providence Catholic School  Drought House was re-Christened the Najim Campus Center, In  Memory of Harvey Najim’s Mom
Readers Digest Youth of the Year Youth of the Year Judge
Respite Care of San Antonio Opening of the Second Najim Family Respite Home (re-Named Tracy Wolf)
San Antonio Sports Gratitude for your Support and Commitment
Sirius Computer Solutions 30 Years of Service
Sirius Computer Solutions Harvey Najim-30  Year Service Award
St. Mary’s University Najim joined St. Mary’s Board of Trustees
Texas Business Hall of Fame Najim inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame
The Miracle League All Star Evening Honoring Harvey Najim

2009

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Chairman’s Pinnacle Award
Brighton School, Inc. Playground Ribbon Cutting
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
Hill Country Youth Ranch Najim Middle School Ribbon Cutting
Hope for the Future Recognized for  Supporting Catholic School Education
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Award
Respite Care of San Antonio Honoring the Gift of the Najim House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Make A Difference Award-Outstanding Individual
San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Inducted Into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame
St Peter-St Joseph Children’s Home With Gratitude to Harvey Najim
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Many Thanks for Helping the Kids at St. Jude!

2008

 

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Any Baby Can Baby Benjamin -Adopt A Doll Campaign
Business Week’s Top 50 Philanthropists Harvey Najim Ranked #49
Family Services Association Named Children’s Champion
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
Make A Wish Central & South Texas Trooper Award-Outstanding Foundation
Mission Road Ministries Chairman of Grand Western Shindig
Respite Care of San Antonio Opening of the Najim Family Respite Home
SAMMinistries Louis Zbinden Award
The Philanthropy 50: Americans Who Gave the Most In 2007-Najim  Ranked #24
United Way Sirius Computer Solutions-Pacesetter Award

2007

ORGANIZATION AWARD-DISTINCTION
Habitat  for Humanity San Antonio In Recognition for Helping to Eliminate Poverty Housing (2 Houses)
IBM Tech Vision Executive Profile-Harvey Najim (Sirius Computer Solutions)
Philanthropy Top 50 Najim Foundation and Harvey Najim Ranked #24
The Achievers Center for Education Acknowledgement of Generosity
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“For more than thirty years, I have been focused on building and creating a successful business,” said Najim. “This foundation allows me to move from being a successful business leader to becoming a community leader focused on the needs of others.”

HARVEY E. NAJIMFounder, Najim Family Foundation