Golden Poppy Awards Gala

Every year CSPF celebrates the outstanding achievements of those who help to ensure that California's natural and cultural heritage will endure. In 2009 the 7th Annual Golden Poppy Awards Gala will be held in September. For more detailed information closer to the event, come back and visit this page.

Past Honorees:

2008

Frank McCourt, Owner and Chairman, Los Angeles Dodgers. Advocates of Los Angeles State Historic Park and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

2007

Henry F. Trione, Chairman Emeritus, California State Parks Foundation. Members of the California State Park and Recreation Commissioners: The Honorable Robert Shriver, Chairman; Jack Baylis; Clint Eastwood; Caryl Hart; Gail Kautz; Sophia Scherman; Acquanetta Warren; Paul Junger Witt; Joseph Cotchett (Former Commissioner); Phil Tagami (Former Commissioner).

2006

Ambassador L. W. "Bill" Lane, Jr.Pacific Gas & Electric Company

2005

Toyota Motor Sales, USA

2004

John E. Bryson, Chairman, Edison International. Special Recognition: Mary D. Nichols, Former California Secretary for Resources

2003

Huell Howser, Host, California's Gold