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Nominate a Local Hero!

PBS SoCal is looking for outstanding individuals who are providing great leadership and making significant contributions to improve and enrich the lives of others. Since 1998, the PBS SoCal Community Advisory Board (CAB) has paid tribute to exemplary leaders who are making a difference and enriching the lives of others by improving our community, region, and the world at large. We look forward to continuing this tradition today by recognizing local heroes who have performed exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs.

Nominations must be received by Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Read more about Local Heroes nominee criteria & eligibility rules, FAQs about the nomination process and submit a nomination at the form below:






Local Heroes Primary
Meet the Local Heroes 2024 nominees, as well as this year's honorees — Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen, and Dr. Alberto J. Román.
Ayla Jefferson
As a full-time working professional, Ayla skillfully balances her executive responsibilities with her passion for volunteerism.
Sue Obeidi
Sue Obeidi is instrumental in growing a pipeline of Muslim talent in Hollywood.
Riji Raja
Inspired by her personal experience of navigating homelessness for two years with her husband, Riji discovered the transformative power of personalized affirmations.
Dr. Alberto J. Román
Dr. Alberto J. Román has worked for educational institutions developing and advancing educational programs for underserved communities.
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Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen, and Dr. Alberto J. Román, are 2024's Local Heroes honorees.
Meet the Local Heroes 2022 Honorees
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Marjorie Lee and Cynthia 'Big Mama' Mendenhall are 2022's Local Heroes honorees.
Meet the Local Heroes 2024 Honorees
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Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen, and Dr. Alberto J. Román, are 2024’s Local Heroes honorees.
2024 Local Heroes Honoree Dr. Alberto J. Román
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Local Heroes celebrates Dr. Alberto J. Román for advancing educational programs.
2024 Local Heroes Honorees Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen
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Local Heroes celebrates Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen for dedicating their careers to education.
2023 Local Heroes Brandon Tsay and Meymuna Hussein-Cattan
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Introducing the two 2023 Local Heroes honorees, Brandon Tsay and Meymuna Hussein-Cattan.
2023 Local Heroes Honoree Meymuna Hussein-Cattan
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Meymuna Hussein-Cattan: Local Heroes Honoree, Empowering Refugees and Communities in Need.
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