When Mike and Tricia Bouquet talk about their community, it’s with the ease and warmth of people who live their shared values of generosity and service.

The couple — both longtime residents of Santa Maria and proud graduates of St. Joseph High School — have become synonymous with quiet leadership, humble giving, and a steadfast commitment to strengthening the institutions that hold the Santa Maria Valley together.

“We have a lot to be thankful for,” Tricia said. “It just feels like the right thing to do to give back to the community we’ve been part of for so long.”

For those familiar with the Bouquets and their work in the community, it will come as no surprise that the pair were selected as honorees for the 17th Annual Celebrate Philanthropy event.

The Bouquets’ philanthropic journey

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