‘Student-Citizen of the Year’ Awards Tomorrow

Twenty Castro Valley Unified School District students and 15 San Lorenzo Unified School District students will have their names added to a plaque, acknowledging their contributions to their schools and communities. The Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce present the awards. (photo of last year’s recipients courtesy of the Chamber)

The Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce announced the names of 35 outstanding students who will receive its Student-Citizen of the Year award at an event tomorrow. The annual event recognizes outstanding students’ contributions to their schools and communities. 

The awards will be given to 20 Castro Valley Unified School District students and 15 students from the San Lorenzo Unified School District during a luncheon at the Redwood Canyon Golf Course in Castro Valley.  

Each award winner demonstrated qualities in two categories: School and Community. Extra-curricular activities such as clubs, athletics, music, library helpers, and student council are factored into the “School” category. Youth organization participation in groups like Scouts, Campfire, 4-H, softball, Little League, and Boys/Girls Clubs are considered when deciding a student’s “Community” efforts. 

All the Castro Valley schools will be represented, including the CV Adult and Career Education and the Roy Johnson Program. Awards will also be given to students at Redwood Christian Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, as well as Our Lady of Grace Elementary School in Castro Valley.

“I love seeing students shine!  A huge thanks to the Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and the many sponsors for making the event possible.  Celebrating our students is always a highlight,” said CVUSD Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi. 

Students from San Lorenzo’s two high schools, three middle schools, nine elementary schools, and specialty schools like East Bay Arts High School will also be represented. 

“I’m grateful to be involved in a community that acknowledges students for choosing to do what is right. Each school selected its student citizen for who they are and their positive, community-building choices. As a result, we are all living in a better community,” said Redwood Christian School Superintendent Al Hearne. 

Each student will be presented with a plaque with their name engraved on it that will hang at their school. They also received a certificate acknowledging their achievement.