Kudos Corner

Updated on: 9/9/2014 3:54 PM

Is there a person or organization in your community who deserves a public "Kudo?" Email your submissions (including name, why they are being nominated and link to more information) to elizabeth.sanford@bos.sccgov.org.

	Downtown Streets Team Kudos to Downtown Streets Team for their Work-First model to help the homeless rebuild their lives through work-readiness programs. Jonathan Brusco November 2013 Kudos to Gavilan College Trustee Jonathan Brusco for volunteering his time for civic duties. Canine Companions October 2013 Kudos to Canine Companions for their successful DogFest event in Los Gatos Deputy Shannon Catalano September 2013 Kudos to Shannon Catalano for receiving a "Blue and Gold Wounded in Service" award from the Gilroy Exchange Club. TeenForce August 2013 Kudos to TeenForce for their successful Foster Youth Hiring Fair!
	Andy's Orchard July 2013 Kudos to Morgan Hill farmer Andy Mariani whose iconic 30-acre orchard and fruit stand were featured in the June edition of Sunset Magazine.
	Jen Padgett June 2013 Kudos the Jen Padgett, Executive Director of Community Technology Alliance, for being selected to present to the United Nations about how to tackle the globe's digital divide.
	Gilroy Rotary Club May 2013 Kudos to the Gilroy Rotary Club for raising $47,000 at their annual flower sale at Syngenta Flowers. The money raised goes back to the community in the form of grants and scholarships.
	Diane McNutt April 2013 Kudos to Los Gatos Town Council Member Diane McNutt for being named 2013 Assembly "Woman of the Year."
	Sheriff Detective Tamara Rivera March 2013 Kudos to Detective Rivera for receiving a commendation letter from the Lin Family of Morgan Hill for solving their complex burglary case in under a week.
	Rock the Mock February 2013 Kudos to the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce for training 200 high school students in the art of interviewing through mock interviews.
	SJSU Spartan Football January 2013 Kudos to the San Jose State Spartans for their national football ranking - #21!
	Chiala Family, Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade Grand Marshals December 2012 Kudos to John Chiala and children Brian and Jackie Rose for their outstanding service to the community, and ongoing support of youth employment and activities.
	Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park November 2012 Kudos to the many volunteers and contributors who helped the Town of Los Gatos build the Creekside Sports Park.
	Gilroy Spice of Life Farmers' Market October 2012 Kudos to the Gilroy Spice of Life Farmers' Market for their 2nd year in operation! Market open through October 28.
	Morgan Hill Community Foundation September 2012 Kudos to the Morgan Hill Community Foundation for bringing “Rachel's Challenge” to Morgan Hill students – a message of kindness and compassion.
	Gary Beck August 2012 Kudos to San Jose resident and community volunteer Gary Beck for keeping south Almaden Expressway clean and litter free for over 15 years! Want to help Gary? You can email him or call (408) 268-4062.
	Susan Stevens July 2012 Kudos to the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year: Susan Stevens.
	Gilroy Scouting June 2012 Kudos to Gilroy’s Cub Scout Pack 794, Boy Scout Troop 792, and Venturing Crew 790 for their outstanding service to the Gilroy Community!
	DeAndre Brackensick May 2012 Kudos to San Jose teen and Oak Grove High School student DeAndre Brackensick, for being a finalist on American Idol. We’re proud of you DeAndre!
	Ronald Fagin April 2012 Kudos to Los Gatos resident Ronald Fagin for winning the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2012 W. Wallace McDowell Award!
	Gilroy Mustang Wrestling Team March 2012 Kudos to the Gilroy High School wrestling team for winning 10 CCS Championships in a row.
	John A. Sobrato February 2012 Silicon Valley philanthropist John A. Sobrato granted $5 million in support of the new VMC hospital building.
	Ruth Cormier January 2012 Los Gatos teen Ruth Cormier made 11,000 cards that were sent to U.S. troops serving overseas during the holidays.
	Onasis Greenwell December 2011 Kudos to the 21,000 participants of the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot especially 9-year-old Onasis Greenwell who was the first to cross the finish line in the Lucille Packard Children’s Fun Run!
	Corky Black November 2011 Robert "Corky" Black of Oak Grove High School, San Jose, was named Comcast Sportsnet's 2011 All-Star Teacher, earning a $20,000 Check for his school.
	Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2011 October 2011 Leadership Morgan Hill received a Commendation from Supervisor Wasserman and the Board of Supervisors for raising $25,000 to support youth programs.
	Jonathon Knowles September 2011 Los Gatos community advocate Jonathan Knowles who is involved with all things Los Gatos.
	The Community of Gilroy August 2011 The Community of Gilroy is to be commended for rallying behind Garlic Festival Director Brian Bowe as he battles carcinoid cancer.
	Erin O'Brien July 2011 Unity in Diversity Award Recipient for District 1.
	Robert "The Ghost" Guerro June 2011 Professional boxer Robert Guerro steers youth away from gangs and drugs.
	Santa Clara County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team May 2011 SCCSSAR Volunteers (human and canine) provide regional emergency search and rescue services.
	Anne Ehresman April 2011 2011 Human Relations Award for District 1 and Cornerstone Executive Director.
	Patricia Gardner March 2011 2011 Woman of the Year, Assembly D24 and Executive Director of Silicon Valley Council of Non-Profits.