Singer Award
Each year at this event the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce presents the Walter and Marie Singer Award. Named after beloved downtown business owners Walter and Marie Singer, the award has been given since 1993 to those exhibiting community service, generosity and commitment to business. The Singer Award, is an esteemed recognition honoring individuals that have made significant contributions to the community. This award acknowledges outstanding leadership, innovation, community involvement, or philanthropic efforts that have positively impacted the region. Recipients of the Singer Award are celebrated for their remarkable achievements and their positive influence on the community.
Past Award Winners
1993 Roger Brunello
1994 Dennis Young
1995 Ingrid Jackson-Macdonald
1996 Lawrence Chu
1997 Conrad Heintzelman
1998 Roy Lave
1999 Joe Renati
2000 Mary Prochnow
2001 Mel Kahn
2002 Wyatt Allen
2003 Jean Newton Fraguglia
2004 Louise Spangler
2005 Jane Bigelow
2006 Sam Harding
2007 Steve Shepherd
2008 Ron Labetich
2009 Steve Anderson
2010 Dennis Ronberg
2011 Larry Chu Jr.
2012 Kamrin Knight Desmond
2013 Dan Brunello
2014 Maureen and Roy Jones
2015 Sam Pesner
2016 Karen and Tom Smith
2017 Liz and Paul Nyberg
2018 Abigail Ahrens
2019 Julie Rose
2023 John Challas