AWARDS - presented to JOSE ‘JOE’ ESTEVES

Joe and Susan Esteves award presentation

• Milpitas Citizen of the Year

• Character Award, Boy Scouts of America, Santa Clara County, 2006

• Certificate of Merit for Leadership, Knights of Columbus Supreme Assembly

• Mentor of the Month, Milpitas High School

• High Quality of Service to Criminal Justice and the Community, CJIC

• Invest in Youth, Build Community , Milpitas-Berryessa YMCA

• Dr. J. Rizal Community Hero Award, Community Development Council, Inc.

• Good and Faithful Servant, St. John the Baptist Church

• Certificate of Appreciation for Invaluable Services, S.V. Lion’s Club

• Outstanding Service in the Interest of a Better Milpitas: Service and Dedication to the Citizens of Milpitas, City of Milpitas

• Outstanding Employee Award, FAPESCO

• Commendation for Excellence in Community and Public Service

• In appreciation of exceptional effort and commitment to the local communities within Santa Clara County, United Neighborhoods of SCC, 10/18/03

• Certificate of Appreciation, in recognition of continuing support of the partnership between the City of Milpitas and the Milpitas Unified School District, MUSD, 3/11/03

• Distinguish Service Award for outstanding and dedicated community service and for exceptional effort in promoting human values and culture, Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Maharaj

• 2006 Leadership for Youth – Guest Speaker, Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges in Northern California 8/13/06

• Partnership in Community 2006 29^th Anniversary Community Co-Chair, Asian Law Alliance

•  Calaveras Hills High School for being a Caring and Supportive Mentor, 2005-2006

•  Jose P Rizal Excellence in Leadership Award, 12/03

• Appreciation for Outstanding Support to MANC 11/19/05

•  Recognition for your Outstanding Contribution and Continued Support to our Community 7/06, Tuscany

• Appreciation for your Valuable Support and Outstanding contribution in making the Tay Son Binh Dinh Association’s Summer Event a successful Day, 9/3/06

• Filipino Choice – for Excellence in the Field of Public Affairs 6/18/05

• 2004 Oustanding Brother Radians Awards – Outstanding Achievement Award, International Fame 10/01/04

• Honoring with Presence, Inspiration and Encouraging words, Society of Asian American Cultural/Social group for physical fitness and recreation, Inc. 6/30/06

• Outstanding Achievement as a Builder of Nations as Milpitas Mayor, 12/31/03

• Spearheading the strengthening of sister cities relationship, Dagupan City, 12/21/03

• Appreciation for your generous support to Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Community and the St. Elizabeth Church, 07/16/06

• Appreciation Award for his Exemplary Achievements, Leadership, and Commitment to the Filipino American community, 11/19/05

• Special thanks and deepest appreciation for your endless support to the Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy, 8/5/06

• Testimonial of Appreciation, esteemed gratitude, and profound recognition lending honor and dignity as Guest of Honor and Speaker, Intercity meeting, Rotary Club, Dagupan City

• Award of Recognition for his leadership qualities, invaluable contribution to the community, and unselfish dedication to serve the people making him the Mayor of Milpitas, 8/27-28/05

• Appreciation for being Guest Speaker, Institute of Certified Accountants, USA, 1/31/04

• Recognition for Achievements, Rajasthan Association of No. Ca, 12/6/03

• Appreciation for ‘Building Stronger Communities’ and supporting humanitarian activities, and helping your local community, BAPS Care International, 10/9/04

• Ambassador for Peace, Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace

• In recognition for the many years of service and support to the Milpitas Adventist Center, June 2008

• Special Recognition Award in Recognition of your Outstanding support to the Vietnamese American Community, Federation of Vietnamese Americans, Northern CA 9/30/04

• Award of Recognition for outstanding contribution towards promotion of Indian Culture, Heritage, Traditions and Values, Fed. Of Indian Associations of NC, 8/16-18/03

• In recognition of your commitment to the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of SCC for dedication and expertise, RWRC, 8/24/04

• Your Valuable Contributions to Asian Cup 1002, Vietnamese and American Youth Soccer Federaton

• For your Outstanding Leadership, 2^nd Annual ACG Awards, 12/12/03

• In appreciation of your continued support of Milpitas PAL, 8/2002

• Your Outstanding Achievement, Vietnamese-American Republican Council of No. CA

• In appreciation for your years of service to St. John’s School Advisory Board, 6/02

• For Outstanding and dedicated service to the community, FAPESCO, 2004

• Certificate of Appreciation in gratitude for your selfless dedication to the Vietnamese American Community of  No. CA, Thuduc Officers of Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Inc., 6/19/05

• In appreciation For Outstanding Service to Milpitas Council 5796, Knights of Columbus

• Certificate of Appreciation, for the invaluable service and cooperation extended, Silicon Valley Lions Club

Plus many, many more Awards since becoming an elected official of Milpitas

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