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COMMUNITY NEWS Heroes in Prevention Honored by PVPSA

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance will honor the 2021 Heroes In Prevention Award winners at a virtual ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 13, on Zoom and Facebook Live.

Awards will go to Dori Rose Inda, Andrew Martinez, Lupita Rojas, Jacob Martinez, Karina Alvarez, and the Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan. Mas and Marcia Hashimoto will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement in Prevention Award.

Longtime PVPSA board member and member of the event’s committee Dick Allen said, “These award recipients have demonstrated a passion for the empowerment of others. They apply their skills to bring forth opportunities for individuals and for the community at large. We believe that it is time the community recognizes them and acknowledges their time, passion and skill to help others.”

The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Watsonville Chief of Police David Honda, who is retiring this year.

This is PVPSA’s first in-person event in 15 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taking place outdoors under a tent adhering to all regulations. Attendance is by invitation and limited to 50 people. n

Mas and Marcia Hashimoto •••

The event will be live-streamed via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82808991428 and on Facebook: facebook.com/pajaro.valley. prevention ABOVE: Jacob Martinez • Karina Alvarez BELOW: Lupita Rojas • Andrew Martinez • Dori Rose Inda

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