Jefferson Awards 2024 Silver Medalists

Watch the awards ceremony for the 2024 Silver Medalists on the CBS News Bay Area YouTube channel.

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Latest Jefferson Award Recipients

Veterans advocate goes the extra mile to celebrate WWII sailor's 100th birthday

A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.

• Jul 31, 2024

Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors

A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.

• Jul 25, 2024

Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide

A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.

• Jul 18, 2024

Group offering free surfing lessons to SF youth continue mission into second decade

Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.

• Jul 10, 2024

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