CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF THE PALISADES

PPCC proudly salutes Sue Kohl, Rick Caruso, Rachel Jonas, Jennifer Levi, and all of our Presidential Honorees (new this year) for their outstanding contributions to Pacific Palisades. Each honoree represents a different but equally important part of our community’s recovery: leadership, advocacy, compassion, preparedness, youth engagement, economic revitalization, and the determination to bring our beloved Palisades back stronger than ever. In this pivotal period of recovery and renewal following the devastating Palisades Fire, we are especially proud to honor those who have stepped forward to help our neighbors, champion rebuilding, restore our community, and bring hope to the future of Pacific Palisades. The strength of the Palisades lies in its people, and all these honorees represent the extraordinary spirit of a community that continues to show up for one another.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Sue Kohl
PRIDE OF THE PALISADES: Rick Caruso
GOLDEN SPARKPLUGS: Rachel Jonas, Jennifer Levi

Presidential Honorees

AMAZING ADVOCATES: Elissa Ashwood, Darragh Danton, Richard Lombari, May Sung and Kathrin Werner
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS ADVOCATES: Joe Iacopino, Beth Preminger, Josie Tong and Hank Wright
YOUTH SPORTS ADVOCATES: Nick Geller, Jenna Jackson and JJ Redick
YOUTH SERVICE: Palisades Ambassadors
FRIENDS OF THE PALISADES: Department of Angels, Palisades Community Renewal Center

PPCC Holiday Celebration & Awards Gala 2026

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