Activist of the Year Award

The Activist of the Year Award recognizes members who vigorously advocate in political activities or specific causes important to the mission and goals of CSEA. 

Nomination process
Nominees must have performed any significant act of a humanitarian nature:

• Assisted in building the union
• Helped to put forward the face of CSEA into the community
• Attended mobilizing events or volunteered in campaigns
• Promoted the Victory Club
• Advanced the labor movement in general by participating in coalitions or other rally-building partnerships
• Involved other rank and file members in union activities

 2011 Winner: David Kong
David Kong, member of Monterey COE Chapter 35 was presented with the 2011 Activist of the Year Award. Kong, who volunteers for every local campaign and statewide effort, was also named Unionist of the Year by the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council.

“David will go anywhere he is asked to go,” Association President Allan Clark said. “I cannot think of a better person this year to receive this award.”

Kong said he was shocked to receive the award, and said he strives to do whatever he can for CSEA.

“When I wake up in the morning, I say ‘what can I do today for the union,’” Kong said.