2022-2023 Award Winner

Yoshiko Mendoza

“In my free time, I like to sew and make accessories. I mainly make bows, neckties, and bowties. I enjoy being creative and making things like journaling and stickers. In addition, I like to watch Korean and Chinese dramas when I have free time. My favorite drama is Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung! I also like to listen to music as well. My favorite artist is a group called Tomorrow by Together.”

Yoshiko was selected as a recipient for the 2022-2023 cycle as a result of her demonstrated commitment to her community through volunteering with organizations like Kizuna, Girl Scouts, the Pasadena Bruins, the Venice Japanese Community Center, and the Asian American Appreciation Club at her school. She selected Clean Up Westchester as the recipient for the donation part of her award.

2023-2024 Award Winner

Dylan Gruel

“I (on the left) enjoy playing basketball above everything else. I mainly play for the Bruins Strikers and the La Canada Varsity team. I enjoy helping the elderly and animals through community service and have two cats of my own. I like listening to music, and my favorite artist is J.Cole. My favorite subject is computer science, and I like to code projects in my free time.”