Introducing the 2024 Superheroes of Tustin
Tustin is blessed with extraordinary volunteers who go “above and beyond” to meet our community’s greatest challenges. They tutor students toward their dreams, care for seniors, coach youth, preserve our history, bring art to life, and meet urgent needs with a smile. They sing at community events, support veterans, and provide vital funds that keep our neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. If there’s a need in Tustin, a Superhero is on the front lines, ready to make a difference.
At the Superheroes of Tustin Awards Celebration on August 11th, the Tustin Community Foundation and guests came together to cheer, applaud, and celebrate these inspiring volunteers whose kindness strengthens our city and inspires us all. Please take the time to view all the pictures linked below. You’ll feel like you were there!
469 volunteers representing 101 unique Tustin area nonprofit organizations or schools have been named Superheroes of Tustin since 2009
Thank you to our Guardians of the Galaxy and Justice League Sponsors, Fantastic Four (plus more) Donors, the Leaders of Superhero City and our League of Extraordinary Volunteers
And a special Thank You to all of our Superhero VIPs, Sidekicks & Donors
The Mayor of Superhero City Austin Lumbard & our Superhero VIPS: Councilmember Beckie Gomez, Councilmember Ray Schnell, James Burandt Nair (Congresswoman Young Kim), Brian See (Senator David Min), Jenna Poffenberger (Assemblyman Phillip Chen), Michael Tou (Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris), Al Tello (Supervisor Donald Wagner), and Vasila Ahmad (Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento), Kurt Bensworth & Sharon King (2023 Tustin Area Man & Woman of the Year), the Voices of Tustin and the American Legion Post 227
Our Generous Fantastic Four Plus More Gift Bag Donors: Tustin Area Historical Society, TAWC Members (Tricia Badraun, Marsha Corzine, Barbara Grider, Susan F. Hall – Dignity Memorial, Susan Hirzel, Annette MacDonald Real Estate Group, Loveda Prescott & Paula Ross), Rutabegorz Restaurant and South Coast Toyota. Drawing Donors: BeauShar Salon, TAWC Members (Marsha Corzine, Louise Davy, Barbara Grider, Vicki Gray, Susan Hirzel, Annette MacDonald Real Estate Group & Paula Ross), TAWC’s Garden Lovers Section, Barry Ackerman – Kids Read!, Sharon Hirahara – Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Trader Joe’s
The League of Extraordinary Committee Members & Volunteers: TAWC’s Hands On Section (Tricia Badraun, Gayle Carter, Marsha Corzine, Louise Davy, Pat Filley, Lori Gabrielson, Barbara Grider, Nettie Hershman, Linette Johnston, JoAnn Kirk, Annette MacDonald, Paula Ross, Loveda Prescott, Beth Smith, Bunny Smith, Leslie Trammell & Nancy Wills), Barry Ackerman, Kurt Bensworth, Lesley Cavanaugh, Anna Davy, Sharon Hirahara, Sharon King, Jef Maddock, Karin Marquez, Mary Mehrmand, Diane Monka, Erin Nielsen, Bill Shirey, Christine Uribe, Beth Moore & Assisteens from the Tustin Assistance League and Volunteers from the OC Rescue Mission Village of Hope
