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The People's Champion

By Tania Quiroz, Community Writer
March 21, 2016 at 08:54am. Views: 102

The Public Service Champion Award spotlights those who were called to serve their communities for the promise of a brighter tomorrow. They work tirelessly to increase taxpayer trust and satisfaction. Time for Change Foundation recognizes these individuals for delivering the utmost excellence to the place we all call home. The recipient of this award makes the extraordinary look ordinary by consistently moving forward as a champion for all our voices delivering on their vision of a thriving community. Elected to represent the 20th State Senate District on November 4, 2014, Senator Connie M. Leyva is serving her first term in the California State Senate. The district includes the cities and communities of Bloomington, Chino, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Montclair, Muscoy, Ontario, Pomona, Rialto and San Bernardino. A lifelong activist standing up for working people and families, Senator Leyva holds a proven record of community serve and action to improve the life of others far pre-dating her current position as a State Senator. Senator Leyva is committed to improving California's schools, environment and communities, as well as creating quality jobs throughout the 20th State Senate District and California. She firmly believes that California families benefit most when we invest in and help strengthen small businesses and other job drivers that create good paying jobs in our local communities. Time for Change is honored to present Senator Leyva with this year's Public Service Champion Award on April 15, 2016 at the 13th Annual Star Studded Awards Gala. Other Award Honorees include: Kim & Tommy Morrow with the Hometown Media Heroes Award, Dr. Tomás D. Morales with the Community Education Champion Award, SB Strong First Responders with the Ramos Family Spirit of Compassion Award, the Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire & the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with the Community Chamber Champions Award, Dr. Dale Marsden & Dr. Harold Vollkommer with the Public Education Dynamic Duo Award, Caliber Collision with the Community Business Leader of the Year Award, Alaina Mathews with the Humanitarian of the Year Award, and Manal Iskander with the Community Champion Award. Time for Change Foundation's 13th Annual Star Studded Awards Gala will take place on Friday April 15, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Ontario, CA from 6 to 9 pm. To support TFCF's efforts to help homeless women and children become self-sufficient, thriving members of society you can become a sponsor, purchase an ad in the event program book or purchase a Gala ticket. To purchase tickets for the event or to become a sponsor and increase your business' visibility in the community, please visit our website www.TimeForChangeFoundation.org or contact Vanessa Perez at (909) 886-2994 or by email at vperez@timeforchangefoundation.org.

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