Cesar Chavez Award Ceremony Banquet

Hawaiian Garden's resident, Nidia Mateos, has been named the recipient of the Fourth Annual César E. Chávez Humanitarian Award, according to assemblymember Tony Mendoza.

Mateos will be honored by Assemblymember Mendoza at the Cesar Chavez Award Ceremony Banquet on Monday, March 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the 's Skyline Room. This event is open to the public. Please RSVP through our District Office by calling (562) 864-5600.

This award banquet pays tribute to the late labor leader Cesar E. Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers of America, and recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of community members who display the core values Chavez followed during his lifetime. 

Last month, Assemblymember Mendoza asked residents from his district to nominate a fellow community member who has worked hard to have a positive effect in the local community, exemplifies the work of Cesar Chavez and displays his 10 core values of acceptance of all people, sacrifice, determination, non-violence, service to others, respect for life and the environment, celebrating the community, knowledge, and innovation. After receiving a number of applications, Mateos was ultimately chosen to receive the award.

Her long list of contributions to the community includes volunteering for the Neighborhood Watch, Red Ribbon Week, National Night Out, and regularly attending city council meetings. She is also President of the Melbourne Elementary School PTA.