Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital Announces its 2022 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Poster Contest Winners

By Publicist Maureen Hazard

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (May 6, 2022)

On May 5th, the Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital (PCCH) held a reception at the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) to judge poster artwork submitted for the 64th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show being held September 9 – 11th at Ernie Howlett Park. It is a prestigious honor for the contest winners since the 1st place selection will be showcased on hundreds of PBNHS posters displayed across the South Bay, while the other finalists’ artwork will be considered for the horse show program cover and related materials

Generously sponsored by Lisa and Chuck Noski, the contest was coordinated by the PVAC’s Executive Director Daniela Saxa-Kaneko and local artist Val Simon, who issued the call for entries to their talented community of artists. At the end of the festive Cinco de Mayo themed evening, five winners were announced and given cash awards totaling $1,500. Additionally, $1,500 was donated to both the PVAC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the winning artist’s name.

“We are very grateful for our partnership with the Palos Verdes Art Center for the fifth year in a row,” noted Poster Chair Janice Latimer. “Their promotion of the contest and remarkable access to their artists is truly invaluable.”

***3rd Place Winner: Quilt by Laura Millman***

The winning artists are Joy Gonzalez (1st Place), Debbie Giese (2nd Place), Laura Millman (3rd Place), Susan Whiting (4th Place) and local Peninsula High School student Skylar Rapoport (5th Place). Joy Gonzalez featured her niece Savannah (12) on horseback in her 1st place winning entry. “I am thrilled to have won the poster contest and look forward to attending the horse show!” said an enthusiastic Gonzalez.

So don’t miss all the fun! Mark your calendars for the 64th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show on September 9 – 11th and see up close and in person some of the West Coast’s most talented riders and their magnificent horses. For three days, this A-rated national horse show will have two fully scheduled rings offering a wide variety of classes, including the prestigious PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals for riders 14 and under and 18-34, as well as the PCHA Victor Hugo-Vidal Adult Horsemanship Class for riders 35 and over. In addition, the $10,000 Harman Jr.-A/O Jumper Classic and the $15,000 Seahorse Jumper Classic promise to challenge competitors with difficult and exciting courses.

***2022 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Joy Gonzalez with her painting***

The Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital is unique in that entire families become involved in the colorful and festive show. They provide planning, preparation and personnel to staff the event, and in the process, give over 15,000 volunteer hours each year. An atmosphere of old-fashioned hometown fun is created through the decorations, booths and boutiques. Magic shows, pony rides, face painting and a moon bounce are just a few of the popular activities in the Children’s Circle. In addition, many food booths entice the crowds with delicious items for breakfast and lunch as well as tasty snacks.

(From Left to Right) The 2022 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Chair Meredith Edwards with Poster Contest Chair Janice Latimer (holding the 1st place poster contest artwork) and 2022 Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital President Carey Romer.

About Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital

PCCH is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that raises money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Founded in 1957 when a group of women from the South Bay were asked to help generate funds for a new recovery unit at CHLA, PCCH has grown to more than 170 South Bay families who volunteer all year long with the shared goal of helping the kids who need it most. The committee sponsors the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show in early September, as well as the Seahorse Classic Golf Tournament in the spring. Since its inception, PCCH has donated over 19 million dollars to CHLA. This year all funds raised will support The Associates Chair in Endocrinology and The Associates Chair in Transplant Surgery.

Members of the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital revealing the 2022 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show poster contest winning entries. From left to right: Horse Show Chair Meredith Edwards; Carole Rowe holding Joy Gonzalez’s 1st place winner; Michelle Del Conte holding 2nd place winner by Debbie Giese; Leslie Hively with 3rd place quilt winner by Laura Millman; Penny Fevergeon with 4th place winning entry by Susan Whiting; Chris Cheatham with 5th place artwork by Skylar Rapoport; Poster Contest Chair Janice Latimer and PCCH President Carey Romer.

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Maureen Hazard is the 2021-22 Publicity Chair for Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital (PCCH), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that raises money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Founded in 1957 when a group of women from the South Bay were asked to help generate funds for a new recovery unit at CHLA, PCCH has grown to more than 170 South Bay families who volunteer all year long with the shared goal of helping the kids who need it most. The committee sponsors the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show in early September, as well as the Seahorse Classic golf tournament in the spring. Over the past 60 years, PCCH has donated over 18 million dollars to CHLA. This year all funds raised will support The Associates Chair in Endocrinology and The Associates Chair in Transplant Surgery. For more information, please visit www.pcch.net.