SAN DIEGO – ECS was recognized by Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan at its 3rd annual “Leading the Way” Awards dinner in San Diego. Over 30 individuals and organizations were recognized and awarded for their contributions to a healthier San Diego.
The awardees’ work spanned across a range of key focus areas for health, including health equity, health access, and high-quality care.
ECS received an award for Leading the Way for Equitable Health Access. Through behavioral health programs such as Para Las Familias (PLF) and Central East Regional Recovery Center (CERRC), as well as wholistic health-minded services offered through other ECS programs.
The “Leading the Way” Awards celebrate community efforts to promote and expand health equity and inspire change. Together, San Diego steps closer toward a brighter and healthier future.
Thank you to Blue Shield Promise for this honor, and congratulations to the other awardees. Together, we are lighting the path forward and strengthening the community.
(From left to right) Tim Whipple, Development Director; La Monica Everett-Haynes, Board of Directors President; Geri Bannister, Assoc. Director of Behavioral Health; Kevin Lare, Annual Giving Manager; Hazzy Pipo, VP of Administration.November 2025.
ECS and fellow awardees accept their awards from Blue Shield Promise. November 2025.