Thursday, September 3 | Volume 40 No. 25

Thursday, September 3, 2026

League of Women Voters Seeks Nominations for 2026 Citizens of Achievement Awards

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area is invit ing the community to nominate individuals and organizations for its 2026 Citizens of Achievement Awards and Civic Engagement Awards. Since 1975, the League has rec ognized local residents and orga nizations whose work has made a meaningful difference through out the community. The annual awards are designed to honor peo ple and groups who consistently contribute their time, leadership and service toward strengthening communities across the Inland Empire.

Community members are encouraged to nominate individu als or organizations they believe deserve recognition for their con tributions. Nominations must be submitted online no later than Fri day, September 18, 2026. The nomination form is available through the League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area website at https://my.lwv.org/cali fornia/san-bernardino-area/event/ nominations-citizen-achieve mentcivic-engagement-award. Those selected for recogni tion will be honored during the League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area’s Citizens of Achievement Reception on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sterling Natural Re source Center, located at 25318 5th Street in Highland. Additional details about the reception will be announced at a later date. The League of Women Voters has worked since 1920 to improve government and encourage Amer icans to participate in decisions that affect their lives. The orga nization operates at the national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues throughout all 50 states, Washing ton, D.C., the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Formed from the movement that helped secure voting rights for women, the League continues to focus on expanding civic partici pation and ensuring people have a voice in their communities and government. The San Bernardino Area League is encouraging residents to take time to recognize Inland Empire individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to improve their communities by submitting a nomination before the September 18 deadline. For additional information, visit https://my.lwv.org/california/sanbernardino-area or contact [email protected].