07/27/2026
We are proud to share that Executive Director June Ponce is receiving a Rather Award from the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley on August 21, 2026 at the Annual Rather Awards event. The Rather Awards recognize and celebrate the efforts of individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to uplifting others and improving lives in the Pajaro Valley.
June is being recognized for over 24 years of leadership experience in community engagement, fundraising, and healthcare across the nonprofit and public sectors. As Executive Director of the Watsonville Community Hospital Foundation, she helped lead the successful $67 million campaign to preserve Watsonville Community Hospital as a community-owned nonprofit, one of the region’s most significant collective achievements. A lifelong Watsonville resident, June is deeply committed to building partnerships that strengthen the Pajaro Valley and expand access to care, nutrition, and opportunity for local families.
Congratulations June!
See more about the Awards at https://pvhealthtrust.org/rather-awards/