Recognition & Appreciation

LACCRA Awards

All LACCRA board members and committee members are volunteers. From time to time there are those who have volunteered for so long and made such major contributions to our profession that it deserves more than verbal recognition.

LACCRA Distinguished Service Award

Awarded in celebration to a LACCRA Board Member by the LACCRA Executive Committee or by recommendation from a LACCRA Board or PARLAC Committee Member to the LACCRA Executive Committee for long-term service and major contributions to the Board, LACCRA, and the profession.

Recipients

2025
Lisa Hernandez

2024
Jeannette Bush
Cassie Medina

2023
Lorraine Romin

2022
Cindy Tachell, Vice President

2020
Diana Van Dyke, Past President

Outstanding Commitment to Service Award

Awarded to a LACCRA Board or Committee Member by the President of LACCRA for long-term service and significant contributions to the Board and LACCRA.

Recipients and Past Recipients

2017
Therese Claussen, Chair, Social Services Committee & Board Member

2018
Lauren Engel, Board Member

2020
Jeannette Bush, Treasurer

2021
Rose Nava, Past President, LACCRA & Chief Steward, SEIU

2022
Cassandra Medina, Board Member

2024
Carol Herrera, Board Member
Marlene Burris

2025
Michelle Montero

Certificates of Appreciation & Appreciation of Service

Awarded to LACCRA Past Presidents or a LACCRA Board or Committee Member who has provided special service deserving of such recognition.

Past Recipients

2017
Camille Marquez, Past President

2018
Diana Whitesel, Past President

2019
Debbie Ford, Board Member

2019
Therese Claussen, Chair, Social Services Committee & Former Board Member

2019
Carolyn Dash, Past President

2025
Adriana Patron, Board Member