Building Community Through Philanthropy
City Club of Idaho Falls Presents
An Evening Honoring Mary Lynn Hartwell
2026 John D. Hansen Award Presentation
Join the City Club of Idaho Falls for a special evening celebrating community leadership, philanthropy, and civic impact as we honor Mary Lynn Hartwell, recipient of the 2026 John D. Hansen Award.
A respected philanthropist and tireless advocate for Eastern Idaho, Mary Lynn Hartwell has devoted her life to strengthening our community through generosity, vision, and service. Through her leadership and the lasting impact of the Ralph and Mary Lynn Hartwell Family Fund in The Idaho Community Foundation, she has helped create enduring support for charitable initiatives that improve lives across our region.
During the evening, Mary Lynn will share remarks on:
Building Community Through Philanthropy
“Community building through philanthropy involves pooling local resources – money, time, and skills – to strengthen relationships, build agency and solve shared problems.” – Mary Lynn Hartwell
The evening will also include the City Club of Idaho Falls Annual Membership Meeting, a brief year-in-review from City Club leadership, and presentation of the John D. Hansen Award.
Event Details
Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ISU Idaho Falls Campus
Bennion Student Union
1784 Science Center Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Evening Schedule
6:00 PM — No-host social hour
6:45 PM — Dinner
7:15 PM — Annual Membership Meeting, Award Presentation & Remarks by Mary Lynn Hartwell
This special evening is open to City Club members and all members of the community.
Reserve your seat today.
Pricing:
Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, Table Sponsorship (Seats 7): $175
Gallery Seating: $5 for Non-members, this is the program without lunch, these are the only tickets available at the door.
RSVP Deadline: Monday, June 8th, 4pm (to accommodate catering).
Accepted Payments: Cash, check, and Venmo at the door. (Credit card payments can only be processed through our website online) Venmo – @IFCityClub – Make note of which program in notes
Parking: Free for City Club events—please park in the Northwest parking lot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
About the John D. Hansen Award
The John D. Hansen Award recognizes individuals who embody professionalism, integrity, civility, public service, and a steadfast commitment to education and community betterment throughout Idaho. Recipients exemplify the values of the City Club of Idaho Falls through meaningful contributions to government, education, commerce, agriculture, and the humanities.
Mary Lynn Hartwell’s lifetime of leadership and generosity makes her a fitting recipient of this distinguished honor.