Every October, during the Lights On Afterschool
celebrations at the State Capitol Building, the California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division, presents the Expanded Learning Visionary
Leadership Award to one or more individuals who have worked several years in the field of Expanded Learning and have demonstrated
leadership, innovation, compassion, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication in operating stellar after school programs.
The Historic Hotels
Awards of Excellence are presented to historic hotels and hoteliers demonstrating innovative
leadership, stewardship, and contribution to furthering the recognition, preservation, and
celebration of these preeminent historic hotels and their histories.