AWARDS
Awards and Accomplishments of Elder Michael Cummings
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Distinguished Ally of United Parents and Students
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Inaugural Cohort Member and Dedicated Community Leader- Watts Leadership Institute
2018
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Appreciation of your 7 years tireless, courageous and successful efforts to reduce gang violence
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Recognition in honor of your exceptional Cease Fire Work in South Los Angeles
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Outstanding Service as a Watts Gang Task Force Board Member
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Los Angeles City Fire Department Operations South Bureau "Honorary Fire Chief
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Recognition for 12 years of gang intervention and a lifetime community activist, minister and leader for David Starr Jordan High School
2015
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Recognition of being an encourager from Friendly Temple Church of God In Christ
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Received the "California Peace Prize” from The California Wellness Foundation
2013
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AALA Community Award Recipient
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In honor of hosting the 24th Annual Watts Martin Luther King Day Anniversary Celebration
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Outstanding Mission, partnership and accomplishments in the field of community policing
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Associated Administrators of Los Angeles Community Award
2016
2014
Volunteer Appreciation Certificate for the Federal Correctional Complex
2012
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Recognition for participating in the "L.A. Peace Treaty 20th Anniversary" in Watts
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"Fatherhood Hero Award” from President Obama Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative
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“Ambassador of Peace” from Senator Roderick D. Wright
2011
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“Los Angeles Violence Intervention Training Academy (LAVITA) Accelerated Course” from the Advancement Project- Urban Peace Academy and University Of Southern California
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“Honor Thy Father Award” from the Estelle of Humanity
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"Certificate of Recognition” from Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th District
2010
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“Certificate of Appreciation” from the Chief of Police Charlie Beck
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“Certificate of Recognition” from Senator Roderick J. Wright
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“Certificate of Appreciation” from David Starr Jordan High School Boys Basketball Program
2009
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“Special Recognition Award” from Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
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“Special Community Recognition Award” from One Child Our Village Foundation
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“Certificate of Participation" from Friends Unlimited Inc. and Ladies with a Vision
2008
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“Certificate of Commendation” City of Los Angeles Human Relation Commission
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“Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” from Congresswoman Laura Richardson
2007
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“Certificate of Award” David Starr Jordan High School- School Site Council to 2009
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"Certificate of Recognition” from Chief of Police William J. Bratton
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“Certificate of Appreciation” from Los Angeles City Attorney Rockardu Delgadillo
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“Certificate of Recognition” from Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th District
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“Outstanding Achievement in Community Service” from Servant of the Lord
2006
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"Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” from Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
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“Certificate of Participation” from Chief of Police William J. Bratton
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"Certificate of Appreciation” from Women of Watts
2005
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“Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” from Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez
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“Certificate of Recognition” from LAUSD Local District 7
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"Certificate of Recognition” from Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th District
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"Outstanding Achievement” from Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez
2004
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“Certificate of Recognition” from Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th District
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“Dedicated Service Award” from the County of Los Angeles