2006 Regional Award Winners PDF Print E-mail
  Journalism
 
  • Eric and Kim Kauffman with KZIQ/Sunset Media in Ridgecrest for their station’s support of community activities.
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      Community Involvement
     
  • Ridgecrest resident Kathy Armstrong, for her myriad activities throughout the city,including involvement with the American Cancer Society, decorating city council chambers, the Armed Forces Day celebration and the Sweet Adeline's.
  • James H. Quiggle for his tireless efforts to promote California City by shepherding multiple housing developments, and a golf course to completion, along with many volunteer activities.
  • The steering committee for the American Red Cross’ (Kern Chapter) first Disaster Preparedness Academy, held on Oct. 27 in Bakersfield. The academy drew more than 250 participants who were briefed on how to prepare the community for a large scale catastrophic event.
  • Julia Linfesty of Bakersfield for her work as a representative with the League of Women Voters
  • Terry and Mary Reed for their support and efforts on behalf of the Main Street downtown Tehachapi revitalization project.
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      Local Government
     
  • The Shafter Healthy Start Program, for helping families in need find the right mix of government and private services while reducing duplication of services among multiple organizations and agencies.
  • The Park at River Walk. The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield marks the first time a new park has been opened next to the Kern River since Yokuts Park in 1994. The 32- acre parcel was inaccessible for commercial development, but became an recreation center for the city.
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      Transportation
     
  • Luis Peralez with the City of Bakersfield’s streets division for his decades of work keeping the city’s roads paved and in good working condition.
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      Richard A. Maxwell Award for Public Safety
     
  • Chris Hayes, formerly with the California City Fire Department, for his efforts at fire prevention and dedication to the city’s arson investigations unit.
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      Distinguished Leadership (Public Group or Individual)
     
  • Sandra Larson for her volunteerism with the Valley Fever of Americas Foundation, as well as with several other professional and philanthropic organizations.
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      Distinguished Leadership -Elected Official
     
  • Kern County Superintendent of Schools Larry E. Reider for his dedication to opening a new, public compressed natural gas fueling station in Bakersfield for school buses and other vehicles.
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      Distinguished Leadership – Public Official
     
  • Bill Wilbanks, retired head of Kern County General Services for his years of service with that department.
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      Lifetime Achievement – Public Official
     
  • Wasco City Manager Larry Pennell for his nearly 13 years of service to the City of Wasco.
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      Lifetime Achievement – Private Citizen
     
  • Former Bakersfield City Councilman Walt Heisey for his work in helping the City of Bakersfield acquire water rights to the Kern River.
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      Chairman’s Award of Regional Cooperation
     
  • Golden Empire Transit Board member Howard Silver for his vigilance and service to transportation issues throughout Kern County.
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