May 2026, Vista, CA – Two teachers from Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) have been honored as ‘Women of the Year’ by California Assemblymember Laurie Davies.
The Women of the Year program was founded in 1987 and created to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women across California who have significantly impacted their communities. Assemblymember Bev Hansen (R) and Assemblymember Sally Tanner (D), initially created the program because the California Legislature had no events planned for March, which is Women’s History Month.
The program showcases the extraordinary achievements of women whose ‘unwavering determination, inspiring leadership, and profound compassion… underscores the vital role women play in shaping our state’s social, cultural, and economic fabric.’
