Crest Awards

2023 CREST Awards Winners

The City of Cupertino is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 CREST Awards. Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards, “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. The 2023 CREST Awards winners are as follows:

  • Lifetime Achievement
    Jim Walker

  • Organization of the Year
    Friends of the Cupertino Library

  • Volunteer of the Year
    Fari Aberg

  • Public Safety Champion of the Year
    Fari Aberg

  • Rising Star
    Adhya Kasamsetty

The community is invited to celebrate and honor this year’s award winners at the annual CREST Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony will be held at Cupertino Community Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m.

2024 CREST Awards Nominations Now Open

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their efforts in volunteering, sustainability, or public safety?

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 CREST Awards!

Award criteria and nomination requirements are on the application form, which can be found at the bottom of the page or in the tab on the left side of the page. The six award categories are outlined below.

CREST Awards Categories

Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards, "Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken," to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. There are six award categories.

Lifetime Achievement: This award recognizes a member of the community who has volunteered in the City of Cupertino for 10-plus years.

Volunteer of the Year: This award recognizes individuals who have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.

Organization of the Year: This award recognizes organizations that have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.

Rising Star of the Year: This award recognizes an individual who has volunteered in Cupertino for three or less years but shows a continued commitment to the future of the Cupertino community.

Public Safety Champion of the Year: This award recognizes an individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the safety of Cupertino.

Sustainability Champion of the Year: This award recognizes a person or group committed to maintaining a sustainable and healthy place to live, work, and play in Cupertino. The City's Climate Action Plan defies strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable actions. For more information, visit the Sustainability & Environment page.

CREST Awards nominations are being accepted year-round, and you can submit a nomination for the 2024 CREST Awards. Award criteria and nomination requirements are on the application form, which can be found below or in the tab on the left side of the page. The nomination form is now 100% online to make it easier and more convenient for the public to nominate their candidate. Please be as detailed as possible.

CREST Awards Nomination Form

Follow-up questions can be sent to Communications Officer email at communication@cupertino.gov.

 

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