Congresswoman Chu Honored Community Leaders

In the 27^th Congressional District

On Saturday, July 28, 2018, Congresswoman Judy Chu honored outstanding and diverse business people, volunteers, educators and non-profit organizations in the San Gabriel Valley at her 9^th Annual Congressional Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Congressional Leadership Awards is an event to recognize the diverse leadership and volunteerism in the cities that make up the 27^th Congressional District. All of the awardees were selected from nominations that were submitted by members of the community. The selected groups and individuals received this honor because of the commendable work they have accomplished in their field as well as their dedication to communities in the San Gabriel Valley.

Alejandro Montes – Business Person of the Year

Stephen Sham – Business Person of the Year

C. Freeman Allen – Community Activist of the Year

Ryan Hampton – Community Activist of the Year

Jose Sanchez – Educator of the Year

Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD) – Educator of the Year

Armenian Relief Society, Sosse Chapter, Pasadena – Non-Profit of the Year

Sierra Madre VFW Post 3208  – Non-Profit of the Year

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation – Volunteers of the Year