On Tuesday, July 11 at the City Council meeting, Mia Roseberry was honored with the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award by the San Marcos City Council.
City Council Member Ed Musgrove nominated Mia Roseberry for her compassionate and supportive services to the community, specifically with our beloved veterans. In 2009, Mia co-founded Wounded Warrior Homes, a San Marcos non-profit organization with a purpose of administering transitional housing and re-integrative services to veterans experiencing service-connected disabilities. Her organization focuses primarily on veterans with combat-related disabilities and severe financial instability.
“I am extremely appreciative of the vital services Mia is able to provide for our veterans here in San Marcos. Her outstanding service to the community emphasizes how important it is to honor and care for those who fought for our country,” said Council Member Musgrove. “It is wonderful to know she supports more than 500 veterans each year with rehabilitative services.”
In addition to her organization, Mia continues to be an active member of the Military & Veterans Advisory Council of San Diego, San Diego Veterans Coalition and multiple Chamber of Commerce groups, along with the North San Diego Business Chamber. With a background in special education focusing in on ‘Moderate to Severe Disabilities,’ Mia dedicates her time to helping those most in need.
“What an honor it is to have Mia support our city and veterans in such a thoughtful manner. From her active presence in many veteran and Chamber groups, she is really looking out for our community and finding ways to improve it,” said Council Member Musgrove.
About the San Marcos City Council’s Civic SMILE Award
There are often community members who rise to the top – clearly reflecting this San Marcos ‘Spirit of Service.’ That’s why San Marcos City Council members initiated the Civic SMILE Award recognition program in March 2021.
Five times each year, a community member is chosen by a specific City Council member to receive recognition and will be presented with a San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award during a City Council meeting.
