2019 Thelma Jordan Scholarship Co-Award Winner – Thuan La

In 2003, Anaheim Beautiful initiated the Thelma Jordan Scholarship Program. The scholarship provides grants to graduating high school students and other individuals who are residents of Anaheim. Find more details on this scholarship opportunity by visiting our Thelma Jordan Scholarship page.

Thelma Jordan Scholarship Award Winners

2019 Co-Winners: Thuan La and Ann Nguyen

2018: Victor Garcia Baldera

2017: Hae Rang Park

2016 Co-Winners: Noah Gangoso, Grace Sohn and Jose Gonzalez

2019 Sally White Award Winner
Marge Herman

In 2004, the Sally White Award was inaugurated. Margie Hilgenfeld-Field was the first recipient. The award is presented in recognition of a person’s efforts to continually seek ways to make Anaheim a better city. Through involvement in civic, philanthropic, social, and historical organizations, avenues are developed toward this goal. Sally White was one who worked diligently to pull the city and the community together by ascertaining needs and seeking solutions. The award is presented each year at Anaheim Beautiful’s annual Gala.

Sally White Award Winners

2019: Marge Herman

2018: Kandee Beas

2017: Brenda McGuire

2016: Pat Pina

2019 Unsung Hero Award
Anaheim Police Sergeant (retired)
Mike Lozeau

There are many individuals, organizations and groups of people who go about their daily lives quietly doing wonderful things for other people. This award is meant to single them out and say “Anaheim appreciates what you do.  The Unsung Heroes Award is presented annually at Anaheim Beautiful Gala. Suggestions of a deserving recipient should be sent to by an email to contact@anaheimbeautiful.org.

Unsung Hero Award Winners

2019: Mike Lozeau, Retired Anaheim Police Sergeant

2018: Dan DeBassio, Anaheim Public Works

2017:  City Net

2016:  Republic Services

2019 President’s Award
Anaheim Salvation Army

The President’s Award is given at the discretion of Anaheim Beautiful’s Board President.  Qualities and achievements of the selected award winner varies. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual or organization for their contribution to the Anaheim community.

President’s Award Winners

2019: Anaheim Salvation Army

2018: Former Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait

2017 Co-Winners: Eagle Scout CJ Writer and Anaheim Fire and Rescue’s Community Care Response Unit.

2016 Co-Winners: Linda McDonald and Anaheim Public Works

The Wipeout Graffiti Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant effort in eliminating graffiti in the City of Anaheim. By reporting graffiti when it occurs, efforts of our wipeout heroes often result in the convictions of the perpetrators. Everyone can help in this regard using the City of Anaheim’s graffiti reporting site.

Wipeout Graffiti Award

2017: Thomas Lahmon

2016: Alex Escobar