Rep. Chu Honors Community Leaders at 6th Annual DiverCities Congressional Awards Ceremony
Temple City, CA – On Saturday, August 1, 2015, Congresswoman Judy Chu honored outstanding and diverse business people, volunteers, educators and non-profit organizations in the San Gabriel Valley at her 6th Annual DiverCities Congressional Awards Ceremony. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:
“No words can describe the amazing contributions that all of our honorees have made to the communities of the 27th Congressional District. Many of them are devoting their entire lives to community service, while others are inspiring young people to pursue higher education. Several of them are advocating for those without a voice and some of them are deploying their entrepreneurial energy to show the world the best our district has to offer. Most importantly, all of them are bringing people together to harness the incredible strength and diversity that make the San Gabriel Valley and America an amazing place to live, work, and play. I am truly thankful for their service and I am honored to be able to recognize each one of them at today’s DiverCities Congressional Awards Ceremony.”
DiverCities is an event to recognize the diverse leadership and volunteerism in the cities that make up the 27th Congressional District. All the awardees were selected from nominations that were submitted by members of the community. The selected groups and individuals received this honor because of the commendable work they have accomplished in their field as well as their dedication to the community and the San Gabriel Valley.
2015 DiverCities Congressional Awards Honorees
Scott Hettrick – Business Person of the Year
Anita Chu – Educator of the Year
C.O.P.A. Latinas for Education – Non-Profit of the Year – West San Gabriel Valley
Uncommon Good – Non-Profit of the Year – East San Gabriel Valley
Tyrone Skinner – Community Activist of the Year
Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee – Volunteer of the Year
Michael Whitehead – Building Bridges Award