The deadline for Crystal Award nominations is Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Do you know a dedicated volunteer who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live? Nominate that person for a Crystal Award. Anyone may nominate a volunteer who lives in Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, or IronOaks.
The Crystal Award program started in 2010 to recognize those who make Sun Lakes a better place to live. To date, more than 100 outstanding volunteers have been honored.
The award recipients have included people who have served on their HOA boards or committees; people who have stepped up in service organizations like Neighbors Who Care, Rotary, and Lions Club; people who have volunteered to educate and entertain us through organizations like New Adventures in Learning or Sun Lakes Community Theatre; people who are leaders of organized community activities like golf leagues, tennis tournaments, card and game groups, travel and hiking groups, and various other clubs; and people who volunteer for churches and other Sun Lakes outreach organizations.
Recipients will be honored at a banquet gala on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the Oakwood ballroom.
So, take a look around your community and remember someone who goes above and beyond to serve others, and then honor that person with a nomination. Nomination forms are available at each of the three HOA reception desks, and an online, fillable form is on each community’s website.
Nominations may be dropped off at one of the three HOA Administrative offices by 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 or received at P.O. Box 12402, Chandler, AZ 85248, by 4 p.m. on Dec. 8.