Each year at the State of the City meeting, the Escondido City Council recognizes individuals who have improved the quality of life in the community through volunteer service. The following individuals were recognized on February 8, 2012, as recipients of the 2012 City Council Awards for their outstanding volunteer efforts:

• Carina Courtright – Arts
• Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap – Business
• Assistance League of Inland North County – Charity
• Cole Preston – Community Beautification
• Michael Rosenburg – Community Beautification
• Escondido Mounted Posse – Community Spirit
• Carol Rea – Historic Preservation
• Wayne Louth – Patriotism
• Jose Jimenez – Youth Leadership