January 24, 2012 > Gene Schwab Award winner announced Gene Schwab Award winner announced Submitted By Frank De Smidt The Milpitas Rotary Club is proud to announce its 2012 honoree of the Gene Schwab Award recognizing "Service Above Self" for Milpitas City Employees... Stephan Smith Stephan is with the Public Works Department of the City of Milpitas and has been selected by his peers as the Gene Schwab "Service Above Self" honoree for 2012. A 25-year employee, Stephan's dedicated service often goes far beyond what is required and is actively involved in community activities. He is also being honored by the California Coastal Commission for leading the "Kids For Creeks" environmental awareness program for Milpitas High School students, serving on the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (including training in helicopter deployment) and participation in charitable events including delivering bicycles to disadvantaged children on Christmas Day. Other nominees include: Jorge Bermudez - Engineering Eric Emmanuele - Police Kenneth Hansen - Police Austreberto Herrera - Public Works Cindy Ingram - Building And Safety Dennis Kraft - Police Trishell Young-Orth - Police Gene Schwab Award Luncheon Monday, Jan 30 12 Noon Embassy Suites Hotel 901 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 263-3474 The public is invited to attend Lunch: $20