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City Merit Awards
2023 Ceremony Information
Our 2023 awardees, their guests, and the community are invited to join us to celebrate this year's outstanding volunteers!
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Video Replay
Members of the community who wish to view the ceremony are invited to watch a replay on the City’s YouTube channel.
2023 Merit Award Recipients
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating 13 extraordinary individuals and groups selected to receive 2023 Merit Awards. View 2023 Merit Awardees
Merit Awards History
Since 1978, the Santa Rosa City Council has presented Merit Awards to individuals, organizations and businesses who volunteer their time and energies to serve the community and improve the quality of life in Santa Rosa.
Awards are given in the following categories:
- Beautifying our community
- Serving others, particularly young people, seniors and those in need
- Strengthening our neighborhoods
- Expanding and enriching the artistic and historical culture of the City
- Fostering sustainability and protecting the environment
- Rising to the challenge: Community Heroes
How to Nominate
Please check back for updates on the nominations for the 2024 Merit Awards.
CONTACT US
City Merit Awards
707-543-3279
[email protected]
Past Recipients
2008 Recipient List
2009 Recipient List
2010 Recipient List
2011 Recipient List
2012 Recipient List
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2018 Recipient List
2019 Recipient List
2021 Recipient List
2022 Recipient List
2023 Recipient List