Person of the Year

Liz Tyndorf

The following is the excerpt from the congratulatory speech given by President/CEO Michelle Crispin at the Best of Hermosa Awards 2025: 

"This award honors someone who exemplifies what it means to be a true community leader. When this person sees a need, she doesn’t hesitate - she activates, rallying others and inspiring action. The impact of her work is undeniable, and her ability to bring people together is truly remarkable. I had the privilege of experiencing this firsthand on January 11th at Guidestone Church. I stood in awe, surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and a mountain of donated supplies, all driven by a shared mission to help victims of the LA wildfires. That moment moved me to tears. It was a testament to this person's ability to inspire an entire community to mobilize and help others. 

But that’s just one example of what she does. Her dedication to service has earned her 'Sandpiper of the Year', she has fundraised thousands of dollars for Education funds, she’s a Board Member for the Hermosa Foundation, and co-founder of Hermosa Hermanos, a volunteer organization empowering young men in high school to give back to their community. 

She balances all of this while being a loving wife, mother of twin sons, and a wonderful friend to many. There is simply no one more deserving of this honor."