Americana Awards
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About Americana
The Americana Awards event is the college's largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the event support scholarships, emergency assistance, book loans, the "Mini Grants" program and other college initiatives that wouldn't otherwise be funded.
There are three ways to support Americana:
- Attend the event — Americana is one of the premier events in the North Orange County area.
- Purchase an opportunity drawing ticket — Just 100 tickets are available, and one winner (who need not attend the event or be present) will receive $2,000 in cash, while two additional winners will each receive $500.
- Contribute an item to the silent auction — A silent auction is held during the reception, and the Foundation is seeking some fun items.
For more information about the Americana Awards, please send an e-mail or call the Cypress College Foundation office at (714) 484-7126.
35th Annual Americana Awards
Sponsored by the Disneyland Resort
The 35th Annual Americana Awards took place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom.
The Americana Awards salute citizens of the year from the eight cities that form Cypress College's primary service area. In addition, Americana honors a man of the year.
Read the Americana news release.
Honoring:
Tommy Lasorda — Man of the Year
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News release and portrait]
Citizens of the Year:
Dorothea M. Stephenson - Anaheim
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bio (PDF) |
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Michael Davis - Buena Park
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Christy Schopp - Cypress
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bio (PDF) |
portrait (small) |
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Lon and Linda Cahill - Garden Grove
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bio (PDF) |
portrait (small) |
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Kenneth A. Blake - La Palma
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bio (PDF) |
portrait (small) |
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Nancy Diane Kimber, M.D. - Los Alamitos/Rossmoor
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bio (PDF) |
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William T. Ayres - Seal Beach
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bio (PDF) |
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Nancy K. Heitman - Stanton
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The Cypress College Foundation's Signature Event
Photos and Video:
Wondering what Americana is like? Visit our online photo gallery to view photos from the 34th Americana Awards Banquet.
Video from the opening and the National Anthem at the 34th Americana Awards is also available.