Rancho Bernardo opens Hall of Fame nominations

RANCHO BERNARDO

Know of a longtime volunteer in Rancho Bernardo who stands out above the rest for dedication, leadership and service? Nominate that person for the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame.

The organization is accepting names until March 6 for its Class of 2023 honorees. The nomination form is available at rbhalloffame.org.

Since it was formed in 1974, the organization has honored 124 individuals with membership for their volunteer work that improved Rancho Bernardo’s development and enhanced its residents’ quality of life.

In recent years, between one and three new members have been inducted annually. There were no inductees in 1988, 1991, 2014 and 2021. In 2010, the group decided to have an honorary inductee since it would be the 100th member. Rancho Bernardo founder Harry Summers was chosen for the honor.

To be considered, nominees must be living and have given six or more years of outstanding volunteer service to the Rancho Bernardo community. This must include at least three years in a leadership role, which resulted in “significant contributions to Rancho Bernardo,” according to the nomination form. Leadership role is defined as the leader of an organization, committee or project.

Nominations cannot include any service or leadership that was religious or political in nature, or for which payment was received.

Eligible organizations include “those designed to serve others in Rancho Bernardo, enhance the quality of life in RB, improve health or education in RB, or foster the civic or cultural life of RB,” according to the nomination criteria. The new inductees will be announced in late summer. “We are excited about moving forward with 2023 nominees,” said Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame President Debbie Kurth. “It is incredibly rewarding to have individuals recognized for their hard work and leadership in the Rancho Bernardo community, and a very special night for all who attend.”

For questions, contact Kurth at (619) 206-2569 or debbiekurth@bsiincorp.com

ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK U-T COMMUNITY PRESS