05/28/2026
It was all smiles as the community celebrated the return of the beloved Apple Awards at BHEF HONORS on May 21 at Beverly Canon Gardens. Nearly 300 BHUSD educators, administrators, donors, business sponsors and City leaders closed out the 2025-26 school year by recognizing those who have helped Elevate Educational Excellence!✨
Honorees included top supporters: Gaby Reims Alexander, Michael J. Libow, Frederic Zemmour (L’Ermitage), Innovative Teachers: Wudh Bonchirt, Dana Findley, Victoria George, Erica Gibson, Karen Kelsall-Lagola, Kathy Khorramian, Matthew Sun, Marla Weiss, Sue Yovetich, Apple Award Honorees: Karen Garland, Felipe Gomez, Candace Hemphill, Ellen Kwon, Kunhee (David) Lee, Kari Marlowe, Celeste McDonald, Vivian Minor, Fred Pinto, Laura Rogers, Afsaneh Tabibian and Retirees Eran Elitzur, Karyn Nance, Steven Rubenstein and Mark Vrbka.👏👏👏
Thank you to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation for producing the event, and a special thank you to sponsors: Tania & Bardia Anvar, Fonder Solari, Best Best & Krieger LLP, Valley Bank, Harbottle Law, PTA Council, Kusp Beverly Hills Pediatric Dentistry Office of Dr. Adi Genish, Athens Services, East West Bank, Lisa & Andy Licht, Redfish Kitchen and Castanea Sicilian Cafe.