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Wall of Distinction Nominations
The Wall of Distinction was established to honor, posthumously, individuals and organizations who have made exemplary contributions to the City of Lawndale, its residents, and organizations that have had a significant impact on the City and its community.
Do you know of a special someone who provided volunteer service to the City Lawndale and its residents? The City is now accepting nomination applications for those special individuals who dedicated themselves to the City of Lawndale through their volunteer efforts. Each year the City Council posthumously honors up to four individuals who had distinguished themselves by providing exemplary service to the City of Lawndale and its residents.
Nomination Applications Accepted April Through June.
Wall of Distinction Information and Application
To learn more about the Wall of Distinction program and nominee eligibility, application deadlines, etc., click on Lawndale Wall of Distinction, Council Policy 101-16:
Lawndale Wall of Distinction, Council Policy 101-16
To nominate someone who meets the criteria, or view eligibility criteria, click on Wall of Distinction Nomination Application below:
Nomination Form Available April 1, 2025
Past Inductees:
2016:
Andrew Christian Meyer:
Lawndale Real Estate Developer, Lawndale Civic Leader, Lawndale Democratic Club Member, World War II Veteran
August Reiss:
West Basin Municipal Water District Director, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce President, Lawndale Civic Association President
Axel Niska:
Lawndale Real Estate Developer, Lawndale Optimist Club President, Owner of "Own Your Own Apartments" in Lawndale
Robert Cerny:
Lawndale Incorporation Committee Chairperson, Lawndale Businessman, Lawndale Chamber of Commerce President
2017:
Lertis R. Ellett:
Lawndale Minister and Chaplain, United States Air Force Colonel, Air Force Reserve Officer
Ella E. Traver:
Lawndale PTA President, Woman's Club Member, Woman of the Year, Brownie and Girl Scout Leader
2018
Charmaine Doty
Community Food Distributions, Christmas Basket Program, Beautification & Parade Committees, 2001 Outstanding Older American