Outstanding Democrats

Every year since its founding Tri-Counties Democratic Club has presented a series of awards to outstanding Democrats who have shown extraordinary civic leadership, outstanding party participation, and generosity above and beyond the usual.  Below is a description of those awards and their recipients for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. No awards were presented in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The most recent awards ceremony was held June 22, 2024

Making a Difference – Distinctive up-and-comer; great leadership promise; demonstrates a sense of calling to democratic leadership; shows an expanding breadth of participation/accomplishment

2019: C. Mack Gilliland, Rachael Kirk,  Ahmad Zahra, Andrew Chou 

2018: Mirvette Judeh, Chris Hon, Vince Hennerty, Andrea Dima-Smith

2017: Allyson Vincent

Standing Ovation – An award meant to recognize Democratic Party veterans of long and distinguished service. Trailblazing pioneer; high profile image; broad-based respect; veteran to the cause of democratic government:

2024: Cyndi Chen

2022: Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Chou, City of Diamond Bar   

2019: Phil Janowicz

2018: Josh Newman

2017: Peggye Jackson, Gregg Fritchle

2016: Eileen Ansari

WOW! Award – Strong sense of mission; broad-based community service and participation; persistent dedication to a greater cause; impressive knowledge of community issues; willingly sacrifices self for service:

2018: Karen Lawson

2017: Carole Levers, Jim Gallagher, Sanobar Baig

Rising Star – An award designed to recognize promising young Democrats who have esteemed themselves by giving extraordinary service

2016: Clark Lee, Olivia Lee, Andrew Rodriquez, Gabriel Smith, Calvin Sung

Special Recognition

2022:  International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LOCAL 47

2019 – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LOCAL 47; Andrew Rodriguez, City of Walnut

Recognition for Distinguished Service