On Thursday, May 14th, @jcyccollegeaccess hosted the 3rd annual Excellence in Education Awards celebration at Hotel Kabuki! 🌟
The evening celebrated the incredible achievements of our educators and students while also marking 47 years of JCYC’s commitment to college access and equitable education.

Congratulations to our honorees 2026:

✨Sarah Boctor: Beyond Boundaries Winner ✨Mariam Castillo Betancourt: Beyond Boundaries Winner ✨Alicia Schkoll: Catalyst of Change Winner ✨Mariana Chavez-Picazo: Friend of JCYC Winner ✨Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: Legacy of Excellence Winner

We were honored to welcome Gia Vang of NBC Bay Area as our emcee and Supervisor Connie Chan, as our keynote speaker.
Also a huge thank you to our donors and sponsors for your continuous efforts in supporting our youth.