Kern Council of Governments is seeking nominations for its 2023 Regional Awards of Merit ceremony, which honors those programs, organizations, and individuals who are making life in the Kern region better through innovative, cooperative efforts. Nomination forms may be obtained by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call or email Susanne Campbellscampbell@kerncog.org at (661) 635-2906.
Nomination form and all attachments are due to Susanne Campbell at 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, Calif. 93301, no later than 4 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2023
Kern Council of Governments was pleased to present its 31st Annual Regional Awards Program. This special event provides Kern County residents the opportunity to thank and honor citizens, community-based organizations and public officials who have made, and are still making, significant contributions to this region’s quality of life. Those who were recognized are the impetus behind valuable programs and projects and have dedicated themselves to this area’s success.
Kern Council of Governments was pleased to present its Thirtieth Annual Regional Awards Program. This special event provides Kern County residents the opportunity to thank and honor citizens, community-based organizations and public officials who have made, and are still making, significant contributions to this region’s quality of life. Those who were be recognized are the impetus behind valuable programs and projects and have dedicated themselves to this area’s success.
Kern Council of Governments was pleased to present its Twenty Ninth Annual Regional Awards of Merit Program, March 5, 2020. This special event provided Kern County residents the opportunity to thank and honor citizens, community-based organizations and public officials who have made, and are still making, significant contributions to this region’s quality of life. Those who were recognized are the impetus behind valuable programs and projects and have dedicated themselves to this area’s success.
The winners, divided among nine broad categories, are:
Local Government:
Mayor Peggy Breeden and Chief of Police Jed McLaughlin – Leadership during the July 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquakes
Community Involvement:
West Side Health Care District – New and Expanded Health Care Facility
Golden Empire Transit District – Food Distribution Program
Journalism:
City of Tehachapi – Educational Videos for the Power Safety Shutoffs
Transportation:
City of Taft – Downtown Revitalization with New Transit and Community Center
Golden Empire Transit District – Half-off-Pass (HOP)
City of Tehachapi – New Park & Ride Facility and Transit Center
Richard A. Maxwell Public Safety:
Bike Bakersfield – Bike/Pedestrian Safety Programs
Captain Diana Burnett – City of Shafter Police Department
Darrel Hildebrand Distinguished Leadership – Public Official, Elected Official, or Public Group/Individual:
Ron Hughes – CalVans
Mayor Dave Noerr – City of Taft
Ronald E. Brummett Lifetime Achievement – Public Official, Elected Official, or Private Citizen: