HEROINE AWARD

In recognition of her philanthropy and service to nonprofit organizations, Mary Muth of Santa Ana was honored by United Way of Orange County. Muth was presented with the Alexis de Toqueville Heroine Award during a recent luncheon at the Blind Children’s Learning Center in Santa Ana. Event chairwoman Nancy Meyer described Muth as a woman who “helps set the standard for philanthropy in Orange County.” United Way President Maria Chavez Wilcox said that women such as Muth “lead the way and inspire others to support health and human services in Orange County.” For information on the United Way: (714) 660-7600.