Community
Achievement
Awards
MORGAN HILL
Gary Ponzini
Co-Founder of the Edward Boss Prado Foundation which includes the Fit For Fall, Oktoberfest Clothing Giveaway and a Member of the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club.
Rene Spring
Morgan Hill City Councilman, former President of Leadership Morgan Hill, former Planning Commissioner, and creator of It’s Ours, Our Morgan Hill.
HOLLISTER
Ramiro Rodriguez
Runs R&R labor, VP of Infinity Staffing, Owner of Crown Sanitation, supports Kelly Frietas Memorial Tournament, football teams, Lady Baler Golf as well as PJIFF.
San Juan Bautista
Cesar Flores
With El Teatro Campesino for 49 years, former Mayor of San Juan Bautista, Past-President SJB Rotary, Past-President San Benito County Arts Council and VETERANO core member for 49 years.
Gilroy
Donald Prieto
Elvis Tribute Artist since 1992 and Community Advocate. Performs every Thursday Night at Victoria’s Restaurant in Gilroy.
Fred Tovar
Gilroy City Councilman, former District Board Member Gilroy Unified School District, former Board of Trustee for San Jose Evergreen College District, was a part of the #GILROYSTRONG fundraising committee.
MEXICO DAY
Monica Ramirez
Owner of the 18th Barrel and she serves on the San Juan Bautista Hospitality Committee.
CHINA DAY
Diana Ding
Founder & CEO of Ding Ding TV, Founder and president of Silicon Valley Innovation Channel, award-winning radio and television personality.