Jared Sidney Torrance Award

The Jared Sidney Torrance Award seal featuring a portrait of Jared Sidney Torrance alongside a historic building, encircled by text reading

The Jared Sidney Torrance Award was established in 1984 to honor citizens who dedicate their lives to serving our community. 

The Mayor selects recipients based on their sustained leadership and service. The Torrance City Council then presents the award to recognize a lifetime of continuous community contributions. 

Past Recipients

Past recipients include former elected and appointed officials, as well as exceptional community leaders who have served Torrance generously over the years. 

  • 2021 - Gerald "Jerry" T. Ronan
  • 2020 - LeRoy J. Jackson
  • 2017 - Debbie Hates
  • 2015 - Cindy Scotto
  • 2015 - Frank Scotto
  • 2014 - Maureen O'Donnell
  • 2014 - Hazel Taniguchi
  • 2013- David Sargent
  • 2013 - Toni Sargent
  • 2012 - Janet Payne
    2007 - Dee Hardison
  • 2005 - Ronald Littlefair
  • 2004 - George Post
  • 2002- Dick Rossberg
  • 2002- Bill Applegate
  • 2002- Mikko Haggott-Henson
  • 2002- Owen Griffith
  • 2002 - Katy Geissert
  • 1998- Stanley Remelmeyer
  • 1998 - John Bramhall
  • 1994- Lynn Shidler Bramhall
  • 1994 - James R. Armstrong
  • 1990- J. Walker Owens
  • 1990- Ken Miller
  • 1990 - Vernon Coil
  • 1987- Polly Watts
  • 1987- George Stevens
  • 1987- John Shidler
  • 1987- Albert Isen
  • 1987 - John Hull
  • 1986- Sam Levy
  • 1986 - Kenny Uyeda
  • 1985 - Howard Wood
  • 1985- Harvel Guttenfelder
  • 1985- Evelyn Carr