Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Chairman Anthony R. Pico received the Golden Achievement Award May 12 from The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Diego and KSWB Cares for Kids Fund. The chairman has been recognized nationally for his spiritual, government and business leadership. Under his tutelage as tribal chairman for 18 years, the band has become one of the most respected tribes in the nation, not only for its entrepreneurial success and political advocacy of economic sovereignty, but for its philanthropic commitment to the San Diego community, a news release stated. Last year's achievement award dinner raised $123,000 to fund after-school programs for inner-city youths.
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