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May 7 — County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell to present 2nd annual District 2 Supervisorial Leadership & Excellence Awards

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Exciting News to Share! My office is teaming up, once again, with Amgen to host a community event to honor local leaders while raising funds for a worthy cause!

On May 7 from 5:30–7:30 pm, I invite you to join me at the Amgen Campus for the 2nd Annual District 2 Supervisorial Leadership & Excellence Awards—an evening dedicated to recognizing the Great Navigators of our community. These are special people whose leadership and service make a difference every day.

Proceeds will support the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Mobile Veterans Outreach Unit, which brings essential services directly to local veterans—connecting them with care, housing resources, and critical support.

I hope you will join us—nominate a deserving leader, attend the celebration, and help shine a light on those who make District 2 such a remarkable place to call home.
Event Arrival Information

The event will be held at the beautiful Amgen campus in Thousand Oaks. Please enter the Amgen campus at 1650 Biotech Court, Thousand Oaks. From the 101 Freeway, take the Ventu Park Road exit and head north, continuing past Hillcrest Drive and Lawrence Drive. At the fourth signal, turn left onto Biotech Court, then follow signs to event parking.

We look forward to an inspiring evening of recognition, community, and giving back!

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
BECOME A SPONSOR & GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

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

All Proceeds to Support

2025 Great Navigators
Great Navigators of 2025: George Lange, Conservation and Environment Award, Andrea Gallagher, Community Leadership Award, Michelle Taranto, Education Award, Captain Bret Chambers, Public Safety Award, Danielle Borja, Prosperity and Economy Award pictured with Amgen Leadership.
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Supervisor Jeff Gorell, 2nd District | 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite E | Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 US