Pro Kids held our annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, October 30. Pro Kids members and supporters were invited to come to an afternoon celebration to recognize some of our outstanding members and volunteers. We even had Supervisor Ron Roberts, Councilmember Todd Gloria, and Don Mullen from the office of Councilmember Marti Emerald present to congratulate the members. Thank you to volunteer Robert Cvengros for being the event photographer. Congratulations to all award recipients: Rookie of the Year - Jacky Suarez / Most Improved Player of the Year - Elise Polk / Boy Player of the Year - Wally Gonzalez / Girl Player of the Year - Marissa Borja / All-Academic Athlete of the Year - Roberto Rosas / Youth Volunteer of the Year - Giovanni Flores / Volunteer of the Year - Mike Gay / Ernest H. Wright, Sr. Hall of Fame Award - Maiya Tanaka / Role Model of the Year - Kim Eggleston / Pro Kids Commitment Award - George Norton / Congratulations as well to three time winner of the annual chili cook-off, Erik Smith. Erik won by just one vote with second place going to Deb Patterson. We look forward to tasting great chilis next year!