U.S. Rep. John Garamendi Honors local ‘Women of the Year’ at Annual Awards Ceremony

By The Richmond Standard Sixteen women from West Contra Costa County were among 52 honorees recognized by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) at his 13th annual Women of the Year ceremony in Benicia on Oct. 23. The 2026 honorees from Solano and Contra Costa counties were recognized for contributions to public service, education, business and community life. “Every year, I’m honored to recognize the remarkable women of California’s Eighth District who serve as the backbone of our community,” Garamendi said. Their contributions were also recognized in the Congressional Record. The following profiles summarize the ceremony remarks and supporting biographies. Richmond Annie King-Meredith King-Meredith was honored for six decades of community service. An engineer and project manager whose professional career included defense-industry work, she has served organizations including the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council and Shields-Reid Neighborhood Council.

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