2017 Kern COG Awards in 2018 Ceremony
Channel: Official Kern County
Date: 2018-05-17

The 2017 Kern Council of Governments Regional Awards of Merit Ceremony held March 1st, 2018, at the Seven Oaks Country Club in Bakersfield, California

The annual awards ceremony honors those programs, organizations and individuals who are making life in the Kern region better through innovative, cooperative efforts.

Individuals, public and private organizations, educational institutions and service organizations in Kern County that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in eight categories are eligible for nomination. The categories are: distinguished leadership; environmental resources and conservation; journalism; transportation; lifetime achievement; community involvement; local government and public safety. Distinguished Leadership and Lifetime Achievement awards offer multiple opportunities for public officials; private individuals and elected officials.

Any individual, organization or agency in Kern County may submit nominations. Completed nomination forms and accompanying support documents are the only materials used to judge each entry. An ad-hoc committee of Kern COG’s Board of Directors selects the winners in each category.