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Congratulations to the 2017 Jefferson Awards for Public Service Winners

Jefferson Awards is a national recognition system that highlights public service in America. Sonoma County has adopted it to recognize individuals, nonprofits, board, commissions, or advisory bodies that best demonstrate “Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.”

This year's honorees include five individuals and two non-profits: Chris Brokate, Lisa Carreño, Tony Crabb, Richard Dale, Caitlin Cornwall, North Bay Industries, and PDI Surgery Center. Freda Statom, the Executive Regional Director for the Jefferson Awards in the San Francisco Bay Area addressed the Board of Supervisors prior to the presentation.

The recognition ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 9.00am at the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors meeting in the Board Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa. The meeting was open to the public.

The nomination period for the 2018 Jefferson Awards will open in June 2018.

The 2017 Jefferson Award Winners

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The County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors Announces the 2017 Jefferson Awards Recipients
Published on December 1, 2017
The County of Sonoma announces the 2017 Jefferson Award winners, who will be honored at a December 12, 2017 ceremony at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 9.00am. The winners are: Chris Brokate of Clean River Alliance; Lisa Carreño; Tony Crabb; Richard Dale and Caitlin Cornwall; North Bay Industries; and PDI Surgery Center.
2017 Jefferson Awards – Nominate Candidates through August 7
Published on May 12, 2017
Nominations for the prestigious Jefferson Awards for Public Service will open in July 2017.
Congratulations to the 2016 Jefferson Award Winners!
Published on November 18, 2016
2016 Jefferson Award Winners Announced
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Board of Supervisors Announce 2016 Jefferson Awards Honorees for “Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement”
Published on October 28, 2016
On Tuesday, November 1, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will present the prestigious Jefferson Award to three local nonprofit organizations, one board, and one individual for their “Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.”
County of Sonoma Seeks Nominations for 2016 Jefferson Awards
Published on July 15, 2016
The County of Sonoma is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Jefferson Awards. Nominations are due on Friday, August 5, 2016.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Announce the 2016 Jefferson Awards - Nominations are Open
Published on July 13, 2016
Submit your nominations by Friday, August 5, 2016. Winners will be notified and honored at the November 1, 2016 Board of Supervisors meeting with an award and a reception.
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The Jefferson Awards Program is a national recognition system designed to highlight public service in America. The Jefferson Awards began as part of the American Institute for Public Service in 1972. More information about the national program can be found on the Jefferson Awards website.

The Jefferson Awards Program in Our Community:

Locally, the program was adopted by the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors in order to highlight the value of non-profit organizations, boards, commissions, and advisory bodies, as well as individual efforts for Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.
Regionally, several counties and cities along with many non-profit organizations participate by holding their own local programs and submit nominees to the regional competition.
The County encourages and applauds existing volunteer recognition programs. The Jefferson Awards will serve to further highlight the strength of our community and promote engagement in solving community problems.

The County of Sonoma is proud and grateful to these individuals for their outstanding service to our community. They exemplify the spirit of the Jefferson Award for Public Service in their Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.