For 58 years, Don and Doña honors have been awarded to long-time local residents who are nominated by the community.  These residents have made a difference in the community through their professional and volunteer efforts for at least twenty years.  The designation harkens back to early California days as the title given to community leaders.  (Adolfo Camarillo [1864 – 1958] was considered the “last of the Spanish Dons”.) The Society is pleased to acknowledge their contributions to this lovely valley.
Again for  year 2022, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community.  Once again, nominations were received and reviewed to determine this year’s group of worthy recipients.  The individuals selected for 2022 include a wide range of service to the community to make the Pleasant Valley area even a more special place.  PVHS congratulates the following:

2022 Don and Doña Honors Recipients

Left to right: Brenda Brueckner, Karen Gatchel, Wayne Brueckner, Mary Ann Novak, Betty Weyek, Helen Faul, David Tennessen, Curt Luft, Mary Goldberg, Gwen Speakes, Diana Hagen, Don Howald

Dons and Doñas 2022:

Brenda Brueckner
Wayne Brueckner
Helen Faul
Karen Gatchel
Mary Goldberg
Diana Hagen
Don Howald
Curt Luft
Mary Ann Novak
Gwen Speakes
David Tennessen
Betty Weyek

The 2022 Annual Event was held on September 17, 2022, at 1P.M. at the Camarillo Community Center (1605 E. Burnley St.).  An Event Location Map is available at the following link:

Don and Doña Honor Awardees Event Location Map

2021 Don and Doña Honors Recipients

Back Row: Mike Mishler, Dennis Gaiser, Neal Dixon, Virginia Wooten, Bob Fierro, Terry Taclett
Front Row: Linda Braunschweiger, Linda Packham, Helen Shields, Barbara Swetek, Cathy Trainer, Rachel Resnik Miles

The 2021 Annual Event was held last September 25th at the Camarillo Community Center (1605 E. Burnley St.).

Dons and Doñas 2021: