Awards and Recognitions

  • AAPA Port Person of the Year

  • Rosa Parks Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Council

  • Bold Vision Award from the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce

  • Public Service Award from the African-American Chamber of Commerce

  • Recognition Award from the Harbor Area Gang Alternative Program

  • National Park Champion from the National Park Champion Association

  • George "Buck" Gillispie Award for Meritorious Service from the Blind Veterans Association

  • Hermandad Mexicana Nacional  (National Mexican Brotherhood) Bert Corona Leadership Award 

  • ILWU “Friend of Labor Award” 

  •  Long Beach NAACP “Unsung Sheroes Who Make A Difference” Award

  • Water Replenishment District of Southern California “Groundwater Ambassador Award” 

  • Jewish Labor Committee Western Region “Workers Solidarity Award” 

  • Democratic Women’s Study Club “Jenny Oropeza Political Leadership Award” 

  • SEIU Local 721 “Champion for Children Award