Annually, the San Diego County Promotores Coalition recognizes the efforts of two outstanding Promotores/Community Health Workers (CHWs) who have positively impacted their community at the annual Adelante Promotores Conference.

Promotor(a)/CHW of the Year

The Promotor(a)/CHW of the Year award recognizes an experienced Promotor(a)/CHW who has demonstrated extensive involvement in the projects and initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of families and has demonstrated a continuous commitment to working on community capacity building.

Promotor(a)/CHW of Excellence

The Promotor(a)/CHW of Excellence award recognizes an individual who had an exceptional performance and a significant contribution to the community. A Promotor(a)/CHW who has gone above and beyond job expectations and who through their dedication and passion positively affected the success of the project and the community.

Awardees by Year

2019

Maria Delgado, Poder Popular, Promotora of Excellence (Left) and Lorena Godinez, Casa Familiar, Promotora of the Year (Right)

2018

Eva Garcia, Promotoras Activas por Comunidad, Promotora of the Year

2017

Cyndi Gonzales, South Bay Community Services, Promotora of the Year (Left) and Obdulia Diaz, Poder Popular, Promotora of Excellence (Right)

2016

Patricia Lomeli, Promotora of the Year

Leticia Padilla, Promotora of Excellence