State Senator Anthony Portantino will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic recognition ceremony on May 26 that honors women throughout the 25^th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m proud to honor these exceptional women for their dedication to the health and safety of our communities,” said Portantino. “The pandemic created tremendous challenges for Californians and each of our honorees went above and beyond the call of duty to protect, serve and heal. Whether it was through their job, volunteer efforts or community acts of kindness, our honorees embody the kind of strength, compassion, love, and leadership that we needed to get through these difficult times.”

Each of the honorees was nominated by their peers, supervisors, community advocates, family or friends. The recognition ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m.

Those being recognized include (from Glendale) are Jenet Grajo-Acosta, BSN, RN, Peggy Schaefer, MSEP, BSN, BABS, RN, Tammy Hoeffel, BSN, RN, Juliette Nussbaum, MPH, Talar Aintablian, Jasik Jarahian and Tara Peterson; Robin Sutherlin from Lake View Terrace; and Cheryl L Johnson of La Cañada Flintridge.