Volunteer Recognition Event
Published on April 30, 2025
On April 23, the Recreation and Human Services Department hosted its Annual Volunteer Recognition Event at the historic Padua Hills Theatre. The evening celebrated standout volunteers from the Youth, Senior, and Park Ranger Programs with a courtyard reception, dinner, and awards presentation. Thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to making our community stronger. If you are interested in applying to serve as a Senior Program volunteer, please visit Volunteer with Seniors, or inquire at the YAC or TAC regarding Youth Program volunteer opportunities.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
Youth Programs
Teen Committee Chair: Gia Santoro-Huie
Teen Committee Vice Chair: Lucci Troendle
TAC Award of Excellence: Elijah Loeb
TAC Award of Excellence: Lili Calvillo
TAC Dick Guthrie Award: Logan Seto
TAC Member of the Year: Justin Lam
YAC Award of Excellence: Sofia Demello
YAC Award of Excellence: Gabriel Medina-Silva
YAC Dick Guthrie Award: Nika Crisostomo
YAC Member of the Year: Tiffany Lu
Senior Programs
Blaisdell Site Award: Karen Lucas
Joslyn Site Award: Whitney Trieu
Josephine Smith Award: Raquel Hickernell
Extra Mile, Extra Smile Award: Visiting Angels
Over and Above Award: Scott Foster & Roy Trujillo
Muriel Farritor Award: Lynne Matute
Los Angeles County Older American Award: Claudia Pinter-Lucke
Reserve Park Ranger Program
Charles “Chuck” Gerlach
Bel Jacob
Larry Maass
Tom Shelley
Richard Weiner