Cesar Chavez Awards


 NOMINATIONS FOR 24th ANNUAL CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY AWARDS HAS CLOSED 

The Cesar Chavez Community Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that help contribute a positive and lasting impact to the Watsonville community. You are invited to a free, in-person award ceremony that includes entertainment and a buffet meal in the Civic Plaza Community Room on the top floor at City Hall on March 26. Join us as we celebrate these inspiring individuals!

Our keynote speaker will be Carlos J. Palacios, who recently retired after more than 30 years in local government leadership, including 20 years as the city manager of Watsonville. Carlos was sworn in as county administrative officer in 2017, becoming Santa Cruz County’s first Latino leader.

Free Limited Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE via Eventbrite HERE!

Please help us celebrate the efforts of those community members who deserve recognition for their contributions! 

A selection committee from the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services has selected the award recipients.

For more information, please contact board@friendsofwatsonvillePCS.org.

Events Details

Event Date: March 26, 2026, 6:00pm–8:30pm.

Cesar Chavez Community Awards will be held at the Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room (6th floor) at 275 Main St. Watsonville, CA 95076.

Limited Event Tickets: Limit 2. Please reserve only the tickets you will use. 

Location: Community Room at City Hall, 6th Floor. Park in the parking structure, on the top level.

Info and Questions to: board@friendsofwatsonvillepcs.org.