County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Introducing the 2026 “Great Navigators” of District 2

Supervisorial Leadership & Excellence Awards

Honoring Community Leaders

You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Supervisorial Leadership and Excellence Awards on May 7, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Amgen campus in Thousand Oaks.

Join us as we celebrate the “Great Navigators” of our community—these exceptional honorees representing Education, Public Safety, Community Leadership, Prosperity, and Environmentalism. Each awardee reflects the very best of Ventura County—an educator shaping future leaders, a first responder dedicated to keeping our communities safe, a community leader making an impact on the lives of many, an innovator strengthening our local economy, and a community garden collective advancing sustainability, local food access, and environmental stewardship.

All proceeds will support the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Mobile Outreach Unit, delivering critical, on-the-ground support to veterans experiencing homelessness—connecting them to resources including housing, transportation, and essential services.

Be part of an inspiring evening that celebrates impact and gives back. Get your tickets today and join us in honoring these outstanding leaders while supporting veterans in need.

2026 Award Recipients

Robert M. Taylor

World War II Veteran

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Jesus Vaca

Superintendent & Principal

Somis Union School District

Education Award

Sergeant Dillan Alvarez

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

East County Special Enforcement Unit

Public Safety Award

Rosemary Allison

Community Leader, Philanthropist & Realtor

Community Leadership Award

Dr. Youping Gao

Founder, Chief Scientist & Vice President

Castheon, Inc.

Prosperity Award

Oak Park Community Garden

Environmentalism Award

100% of proceeds support the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Mobile Veterans Unit

About District 2 

Ventura County’s District 2 includes the City of Thousand Oaks; northern and eastern portions of the City of Camarillo; and the communities of Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Hidden Valley, Lake Sherwood, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Camarillo Springs, Camarillo Heights, Casa Conejo, Santa Rosa Valley, Ventu Park, and the South Coast.

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Questions? Email District2@ventura.org