Awards in Service, Community, Leadership, Education, Character, others

By Jose "Joe" Esteves

I have a multitude of awards that I received since becoming an elected official. This is a measure of one's respect, performance, integrity, support by the community, others.

AWARDS - presented to JOSE `JOE' ESTEVES

Milpitas Citizen of the Year Character Award, Boy Scouts of America, Santa Clara County, 2006 Certificate of Merit for Leadership, Knights of Columbus Supreme Assembly Mentor of the Month, Milpitas High School High Quality of Service to Criminal Justice and the Community, CJIC Invest in Youth, Build Community , Milpitas-Berryessa YMCA Dr. J. Rizal Community Hero Award, Community Development Council, Inc. Good and Faithful Servant, St. John the Baptist Church Certificate of Appreciation for Invaluable Services, S.V. Lion's Club Outstanding Service in the Interest of a Better Milpitas: Service and Dedication to the Citizens of Milpitas, City of Milpitas Outstanding Employee Award, FAPESCO Commendation for Excellence in Community and Public Service In appreciation of exceptional effort and commitment to the local communities within Santa Clara County, United Neighborhoods of SCC, 10/18/03

Certificate of Appreciation, in recognition of continuing support of the partnership between the City of Milpitas and the Milpitas Unified School District, MUSD, 3/11/03

Distinguish Service Award for outstanding and dedicated community service and for exceptional effort in promoting human values and culture, Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Maharaj

2006 Leadership for Youth + Guest Speaker, Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges in Northern California 8/13/06

Partnership in Community 2006 29th Anniversary Community Co-Chair, Asian Law Alliance

Calaveras Hills High School for being a Caring and Supportive Mentor, 2005-2006

Jose P Rizal Excellence in Leadership Award, 12/03 Appreciation for Outstanding Support to MANC 11/19/05

Recognition for your Outstanding Contribution and Continued Support to our Community 7/06, Tuscany

Appreciation for your Valuable Support and Outstanding contribution in making the Tay Son Binh Dinh Association's Summer Event a successful Day, 9/3/06

Filipino Choice + for Excellence in the Field of Public Affairs 6/18/05

2004 Oustanding Brother Radians Awards + Outstanding Achievement Award, International Fame 10/01/04

Honoring with Presence, Inspiration and Encouraging words, Society of Asian American Cultural/Social group for physical fitness and recreation, Inc. 6/30/06

Outstanding Achievement as a Builder of Nations as Milpitas Mayor, 12/31/03

Spearheading the strengthening of sister cities relationship, Dagupan City, 12/21/03

Appreciation for your generous support to Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Community and the St. Elizabeth Church, 07/16/06

Appreciation Award for his Exemplary Achievements, Leadership, and Commitment to the Filipino American community, 11/19/05

Special thanks and deepest appreciation for your endless support to the Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy, 8/5/06

Testimonial of Appreciation, esteemed gratitude, and profound recognition lending honor and dignity as Guest of Honor and Speaker, Intercity meeting, Rotary Club, Dagupan City

Award of Recognition for his leadership qualities, invaluable contribution to the community, and unselfish dedication to serve the people making him the Mayor of Milpitas, 8/27-28/05

Appreciation for being Guest Speaker, Institute of Certified Accountants, USA, 1/31/04

Recognition for Achievements, Rajasthan Association of No. Ca, 12/6/03

Appreciation for `Building Stronger Communities' and supporting humanitarian activities, and helping your local community, BAPS Care International, 10/9/04

Ambassador for Peace, Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace In recognition for the many years of service and support to the Milpitas Adventist Center, June 2008

Special Recognition Award in Recognition of your Outstanding support to the Vietnamese American Community, Federation of Vietnamese Americans, Northern CA 9/30/04

Award of Recognition for outstanding contribution towards promotion of Indian Culture, Heritage, Traditions and Values, Fed. Of Indian Associations of NC, 8/16-18/03

In recognition of your commitment to the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of SCC for dedication and expertise, RWRC, 8/24/04

Your Valuable Contributions to Asian Cup 1002, Vietnamese and American Youth Soccer Federaton

For your Outstanding Leadership, 2nd Annual ACG Awards, 12/12/03

In appreciation of your continued support of Milpitas PAL, 8/2002

Your Outstanding Achievement, Vietnamese-American Republican Council of No. CA

In appreciation for your years of service to St. John's School Advisory Board, 6/02

For Outstanding and dedicated service to the community, FAPESCO, 2004

Certificate of Appreciation in gratitude for your selfless dedication to the Vietnamese American Community of No. CA, Thuduc Officers of Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Inc., 6/19/05

In appreciation For Outstanding Service to Milpitas Council 5796, Knights of Columbus

Certificate of Appreciation, for the invaluable service and cooperation extended, Silicon Valley Lions Club

Plus many, many more Awards since becoming an elected official of Milpitas