SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area is inviting the community to nominate individuals and organizations for its 2026 Citizens of Achievement Awards and Civic Engagement Awards.
Since 1975, the League has recognized local residents and organizations whose work has made a meaningful difference throughout the community. The annual awards are designed to honor people and groups who consistently contribute their time, leadership and service toward strengthening communities across the Inland Empire.
Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations they believe deserve recognition for their contributions. Nominations must be submitted online no later than Friday, 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/california/san-bernardino-area/event/nominations-citizen-achievementcivic-engagement-award.
Those selected for recognition 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 Resource 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 Americans to participate in decisions that affect their lives. The organization operates at the national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues throughout all 50 states, Washington, 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 participation 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/san-bernardino-area or contact tevanscarthen@icloud.com.
