Chancellor George Blumenthal was among 11 community heroes honored by Assemblyman Evan Low, who represents Silicon Valley.
The honor recognizes the chancellor’s contribution to the community.
Other honorees include:
- Robert Braunstein, executive producer and host of Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area
- Stephanie Black, program director at Community United San José
- Lisa Blanchard, executive director and founder of the Grateful Garment Project
- Danielle Cohen, board trustee for the Campbell Union School District
- Max Duganne, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley
- Rudy Flores, Jr., chair of the San José Parks & Recreation Commission
- Dan Stromska, Campbell Police Department
- Rev. Erik Swanson, pastor at Westhope Presbyterian Church
- Mu-Yeh Morris Wu and Wendy Wu, president of the World Federation of Chinese Traders & chief executive of Overseas Chinese Association
Blumenthal received the award during Low’s first state of the district event on Sept. 24 in Campbell.