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Anchors of Excellence Awards

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CCC Anchors of Excellence

Help Us Celebrate Good Works in Our Member Cities

Each month in 2025, the Board of Port Commissioners will celebrate Port community partners making a positive impact in communities around San Diego Bay.

Any individual, business, or nonprofit can be nominated by community members, the Board of Port Commissioners, and Port staff. Read on to learn more and click the link to submit a nomination.

Submit a nomination here

“The Port of San Diego is proud to highlight the positive impacts made by local community members, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. As a leader in community engagement, public participation, and open government, we will continue to acknowledge the incredible work being done throughout our member cities with the Anchors of Excellence Awards." - Port Chair Danielle Moore

Meet January's Honorees!

On January 14, the Board of Port Commissioners honored Clean Coast Collaborative and Youth Climate Advisors. 
Click here to read more about these organizations.

Clean Coast Collaborative

CCC Anchors of Excellence

Youth Climate Advisors

YCA AOE


 

Award Criteria

Here is some of the criteria Port staff will take into consideration when reviewing all nominations:  

  • Alignment with Port values of Accountability, Courage, Inclusiveness, Fairness, Fun, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Transparency.  
  • Geographic diversity to ensure representation from all five Port member cities: Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego. 
     

 Submit a nomination here

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Monthly Themes

  • January: Youth engagement and leadership
  • February: Cultural heritage and diversity
  • March: Resilience and disaster preparedness
  • April: Sustainability and environmental stewardship
  • May: Maritime heritage and education 
  • June: Port development and infrastructure
  • July: Community health and well-being 
  • August: Transportation and connectivity
  • September: Climate action and green initiatives 
  • October: Arts and Public Spaces
  • November: Economic Development and Innovation
  • December: Community service and volunteerism