Each year at the State of the City presentation, 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 10, 2010.
| Judie Bagwell | Arts |
| Brian Gibson | Arts |
| Arliss Freeman | Business |
| Mary Criqui | Charity |
| Jack Brouwer | Community Beautification |
| Elmer Cameron | Education |
| Salvador Ortiz | Heroism |
| Ruth Collings | Historic Preservation |
| Eula Stephens | Literacy |
| Ginger Kullum | Neighborhood Involvement |
| Anita and Benny Herrera | Neighborhood Involvement |
| Frank Sanchez | Service to Seniors |
| Dr. Peter Minkoff | Service to Youth |
