Twelve volunteers were selected by their respective organizations as most deserving of this inaugural distinction: Coronado Schools Foundation’s Mark Andrews, PAWS’s Louise Shirey, Coronado Little League’s Alex Valle, Islander Sports Foundation’s Mary Humphrey, COSA’S Chris Bevevino, SAFE’s Chuck Howe, FOCUS’ Ethel Kallsen, Coronado Hospital Foundation’s Caroline Captnich, Coronado 4th of July’s Andrew Szymanski, and the Coronado Historical Society’s Courtney McGowen were the honorees. Specially prepared musical numbers opened the evening’s celebration, and emcee Carol LeBeau, sitting at a special table on the stage due to recent foot surgery, graciously carried on with the production. Special guest Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka, handed each recipient a custom crystal trophy to symbolize the importance of these selfless individuals to each of the programs they were representing. Read full article here…
