Honoring Heidi, Volunteer of the Year

We are proud to celebrate Heidi Hartman as one of Sierra Madre’s 2025 Volunteers of the Year — a woman whose life has been a testament to service, leadership, and unwavering community spirit.
Born and raised in Sierra Madre, Heidi balanced family and a meaningful career in teaching while volunteering during her free time. Over the years, her deep commitment to her hometown has been evident in every project she has touched.
Among her many contributions, Heidi helped raise nearly $200,000 alongside a small group of parents to restore and preserve the historic Sierra Madre School auditorium — a legacy that continues to benefit students and the entire community.
In 2021, she received the Spirit of Sierra Madre Award from the Chamber of Commerce for her outstanding volunteerism and support of the city.
But Heidi's impact reaches even further:
• She was one of the founding members of Sierra Madre’s first American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a program that eventually led to the creation of the Spero Foundation.
• As one of the original five founders of the Spero Foundation, she played a vital role in taking over fundraising for popular community events such as Hops for Hope, the Wine Walk, and Wine, Rhythm & Blues.
• A dedicated docent for the Wistaria Festival, and long-time Civic Club volunteer, Heidi coordinated events like the Halloween Window Painting. As a Creative Arts Group Board member, she annually helps to coordinate the Group’s Scarecrow Contest.
• Since joining the Sierra Madre Civic Club in 2004, she has served in various leadership roles and most recently, a 2023–2025 Board Member.
• As a committed Sierra Madre Event Committee member, she worked closely with children participating in the Firecracker Fun Run, which she originally helped sponsor.
• She is also active on the Mount Wilson Trail Race Committee and after the Eaton Fire, one of the lead volunteers of the YMCA Donation Center.
Heidi Hartman’s efforts have strengthened the community in ways both big and small, leaving a lasting impact on all who know her.
Congratulations, Heidi, and thank you for everything you do!