Service, dedication two popular themes at sixth annual Lew Roth Awards
Inspirational evening honors standouts in the field of education

EFFORTS RECOGNIZED- (clockwise from top right) Linda Perkins, recipient of the Lew Roth Award in the volunteer category, accepts a certificate of appreciation for her work at Simi Elementary from City Councilmember Glen Becerra. Berylwood Elementary Principal Nancy Mason sports a wide grin as she accepts her award in the management category from Simi Valley Education Foundation treasurer Leigh Nixon. Caryl Van Arsdall, left, accepts her Lifetime Achievement award for her work as a staff member at Simi Elementary from school board member Kathy Scroggin. An audience of community members and officials applauds as Mason is honored. Marsteen Kotrbe, Lew Roth Award winner in the certificated category, accepts her certificate for her work at Santa Susana Elementary from Councilmember Michelle Foster, left. Foundation board member Cathy Carlson, left, laughs with Teri Brotherton, recipient of the Lew Roth Award in the special education category.