Charmène Vega’s contributions across various fields have been celebrated with many prestigious awards and recognitions, reflecting her impact on education, nutrition, and community involvement.
- The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2024): In 2024, Charmène received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors for volunteer service. This award recognizes her lifelong dedication to service, commitment to creating lasting change, and impactful contributions to domestically and internationally communities.
- Athena Award Nominee (2019): Charmène was nominated for the Athena Award in 2019, recognizing her leadership and dedication to empowering women. This nomination was accompanied by several honors, including:
- US House of Representatives Certificate of Congressional Recognition
- Senate Certificate of Recognition
- California Legislative Assembly Certificate of Recognition
- Los Angeles County Commendation
- City of Lancaster Certificate of Commendation
- City of Palmdale Certificate of Recognition
- Honorary Degree of Humanities: Charmène’s lifelong dedication to education and community service earned her an honorary PhD in Humanities, recognizing her profound impact on the lives of many.
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (4 times): Charmène has been honored four times in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, highlighting her exceptional contributions to education.
- Who’s Who Executives and Professional Women: Charmène has been recognized in this prestigious directory, celebrating her professional achievements and leadership.
- Who’s Who Latin American: Her influence extends to the Latin American community, where she has been recognized for her contributions.
- 2016 Mama Vega’s Salsa in Palmdale: In Palmdale, Mama Vega’s Salsa continued to earn accolades and became a favorite among salsa enthusiasts.
- Hot Pepper Award, 2nd Place: Charmène’s culinary skills were recognized with a 2nd place Hot Pepper Award for Mama Vega Salsa, showcasing her talent in creating delicious and health-conscious products.
- The Best of the Food Network (2004 and 2005): Mama Vega Salsa was featured in The Best of the Food Network for two consecutive years, further solidifying Charmène’s reputation in the culinary world.
- First Place, Oxnard Salsa Festival (2004): 2004 Mama Vega’s Salsa won first place at the Oxnard Salsa Festival, a testament to its exceptional flavor and quality.
- AFS, an American Foreign Exchange Student, went to Grimstad, Norway, as a high school student.
These recognitions underscore Charmène’s unwavering commitment to excellence in every endeavor, whether in education, community service, or the culinary arts. They show Charmène’s dedication to excellence in everything she undertakes, from health advocacy to education and creating award-winning culinary delights. Her ability to combine her passion for health with her culinary ability and special education has made her a standout figure in both the nutrition and food industries as well as education.
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