Awards & Recognition

2012

• » 2012 Distinguished Service Award: San Luis Obispo County Children’s Oral Health Coalition

2011

• » 100% rating from the California Chamber of Commerce
• » 100% rating from the California Tax Payer’s Association
• » 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business 2011 Legislative Scorecard
• » Summa Cum Laude (highest ranking) from the California Small Business Association
• » 95% rating from the California League of Cities

2010

• » 2010 Champion of Children Award: Children’s Health Initiative of San Luis Obispo
• » 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to Nipomo: Nipomo Chamber of Commerce

2008

• » 2008 Distinguished Alumnus: Community College League of California

2007

• » 2007 Distinguished Alumnus (Alumni of the Year): Cuesta College

2006

• » 2006 President’s Award: California D.A.R.E. Officers Association
• » 2006 “Leadership, Commitment and Passion” Award: Children’s Health Initiative

2005

• » 2002 “Angel for Kids” Award: South County Boys and Girls Club

2004

• » 2004 “Angel for Kids” Award: South County Boys and Girls Club
• » 2004 “Our Hero” Award: Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce

2003

• » 2003 “Angel for Kids” Award: South County Boys and Girls Club
• » 2003 Latino Outreach Appreciation Award
• » 2003 “Spirit of W.W. Hayes (1837 - 1901)” Award: San Luis Obispo County Medical Society

2002

• » 2002 “Inspire Greatness” Award: Special Olympics

1998

• » 1998 Arroyo Grande Citizen of the Year