Cypress College Foundation

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Please join us for the 11th Annual Holocaust Day of Remembrance at Cypress College on April 29, 2026.

Visit www.YomHaShoah.org to register.

The Cypress College Foundation Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of Cypress College Alumni and their contributions to their profession and community.

Past honorees include alumni from business, arts & entertainment, sports, education, healthcare, law enforcement, and more. What they have in common is a commitment to their profession, their community, and Cypress College!

Visit bit.ly/alumnus2026 to submit a nomination form. Forms are due Friday, April 10, 2026.

The 51st Americana Awards Gala was a huge success! Congratulations to our Person of the Year, George Orff, and all of our honorees!

Thank you to our sponsors and all who attended for your generous support of Cypress College Students.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the Stanton City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Linda Gallagher as the 2026 Stanton Citizen of the Year.

Join us in supporting Cypress College students and celebrating Linda's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the La Palma City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Jan Jensen as the 2026 La Palma Citizen of the Year.

Join us in supporting Cypress College students and celebrating Jan's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the Anaheim City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Alden and Linda Esping as the 2026 Anaheim Citizens of the Year.

Join us in supporting Cypress College students and celebrating the Esping's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the Los Alamitos City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Debbie Kent as the 2026 Los Alamitos Citizen of the Year.

Join us in supporting Cypress College students and celebrating Debbie's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the Cypress City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Mariellen Yarc as the 2026 Cypress Citizen of the Year.

Join us in supporting Cypress College students and celebrating Mariellen's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.

Our Executive Director, Howard Kummerman, and Director of Development, Rachel Ghatikar were proud to address the Seal Beach City Council to share updates on Cypress College, highlight the mission of the Americana Awards, and recognize Ray Longoria as the 2026 Seal Beach Citizen of the Year.

Join us to support Cypress College students and celebrate Ray's outstanding service at the 51st Americana Awards Gala on March 21, 2026. Register today at www.AmericanaAwards.org.