The Don Carlos Humanitarian Award honors individuals who have made Tempe a better place to live through impactful and lasting work that addresses human services in our city. The award is Tempe’s most prestigious distinction.

Congratulations to Angie Taylor who has been named the 42nd recipient of the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award. A lifelong Tempe resident and passionate advocate for youth, families, and underserved communities, Angie is being honored for her decades of hands-on service, leadership in cultural exchange and education, and unwavering commitment to creating a more compassionate and connected Tempe.

Carrie Austin is a Tempe Sister Cities parent serving on the Student Selection Committee. Her son, Kielan, went to Regensburg, Germany in 2024. I served with Carrie on the California Trip Committee and, during a bus ride, learned about her incredible adventure before marriage, children, and Tempe Sister Cities. Carrie agreed to share her story.