The 2024 Pedro Award winners Chris and Sandee Drown, with the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way’s Executive Committee members Sarah Kotko, Robert Bendorf and Richard Eberle. Photo courtesy of the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way

YUBA SUTTER AREA, CA (MPG) - The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is accepting nominations for two annual community awards to be presented during its Celebration of Service and Awards Breakfast at 8 a.m. Aug. 7.

One of the community’s most prestigious awards, the Pedro Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime willingness to help his or her fellow man without thought of personal gain.  Residents of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties are eligible to receive this award. 

The Pedro Award originated in 1977. The name Pedro came about because the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way received a modest contribution with a simple note saying, “To help others” and was signed “Pedro.”  

The 2024 Pedro Award winner John Mallen, Sr. is with the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way’s Executive Committee comprised of Sarah Kotko, Robert Bendorf and Richard Eberle. Photo courtesy of the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way

The Nancy Ferreira Leadership Award recognizes an individual or organization most significantly contributing to the success of the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way.

This honor is named after Ferreira, a long-time executive director for Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way whose spirit, actions, values, efforts and dedication immensely benefited the citizens of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. 

Nomination forms are now available by calling 530-743-1847, emailing [email protected] or visiting yscunitedway.org and clicking on “Events.”

Completed nomination forms must be received no later than noon July 23.