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.
The ceremony will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Awards will be 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
Nominate / How it Works
Do you know a person or group who goes above and beyond to make Santa Rosa a better place? Tell us about them and
nominate them today! Anyone can nominate, with the main criteria being that the nominee's volunteer efforts benefit the Santa Rosa Community. The Merit Awards Committee, a subcommittee of the Board of Community Services, will review and select winners to be honored.

Nomination Deadline
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Ceremony Information
City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, October 21, 2019
7pm
This event is open to the public. Spanish translation services will be provided. If you would like to request additional translation services, please contact Danielle Garduno at (707) 543-4696. The ceremony will also be televised live on Comcast Channel 28 and AT&T Channel 99, livestreamed on the City’s YouTube page and Facebook page.
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