Cupertino Community Service Awards

CREST Awards and Commissioner Recognition
The third annual Cupertino Community Service Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 28, celebrating individuals and organizations that made an outstanding impact on the Cupertino Community. The ceremony will honor recipients of the 2026 CREST Awards (Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken) and members serving on a City Commission or Committee.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6 p.m. RSVP is required, registration will open for the public on Monday, September 21.
2026 CREST Awards Winners
Congratulations to the selected winners of the 2026 CREST Awards!
Rising Star: Sarah Wang

Sarah has volunteered through Colorful Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving autistic and other neurodivergent children. She is also a member of the Bay Area Leadership Team, helping to organize and lead weekly art workshops at the Cupertino Library.
Rising Star: Shivika Biswari
Shivika is the lead high school intern at the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and played a key role in organizing major community events, including the Cupertino Night Market, Bay Area Diwali, Cupertino Holi, and the Cupertino Education Fair. She is also part of Monta Vista High School’s Student Life Commission and helps strengthen the bridge between student-led organizations and the broader school community.
Organization of the Year: SunflowerMagic
The work of SunflowerMagic supports seniors physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. They take seniors to various community events where they can perform and participate, bringing great joy and confidence to seniors.
Hometown Hero: Janet Anvick
For more than 20 years, Janet has been a dedicated volunteer at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional dependability and professionalism. She consistently goes above and beyond, offering comfort to those in need, and providing a warm, reassuring presence to everyone she encounters. Her genuine care and empathy have touched countless lives over the years.
Lifetime Achievement: Bruce Parsons
Bruce has provided 50+ years of continuous community service in Cupertino. He became involved in youth programs in 1975 including AYSO, Hoover School PTA, YMCA, and more. He also actively participated in grassroots committees that continue to impact our lives to this day. Bruce continues his contributions to the community through his leadership role at the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum.
2026 CREST Awards Categories
Rising Star
The Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered in Cupertino for three or less years but shows a continued commitment to the future of the Cupertino community.
Organization of the Year
The Organization of the Year award recognizes nonprofit organizations that have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service or championed public safety or sustainability.
Hometown Hero
The Hometown Hero/es award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to public service, community impact, or volunteerism. Eligibility for this award has been broadened to include volunteers or professionals who work in Public Safety Service (first responders, EMS, law enforcement, military).
Lifetime Achievement
The Lifetime Achievement award recognizes a member of the community who has volunteered in the City of Cupertino for 10-plus years.
Learn More
View CREST Awards Past Recipients.
For more information, contact the Communications Division at communication@cupertino.gov.