Sherri Akers is the co-chair of the Mar Vista Community Council’s Green Committee, and in that capacity, she has worked on projects such as the Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase 2 years in a row, as well as the Wise Water Use Expo, and the upcoming Wise Power Use Expo in September. On top of that, almost every Sunday you can find her in the Green Committee booth at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market. (By the way, if you’d like to know what else the Green Committee is up to and become a part of it, please join them for their monthly meeting this Sunday, 5/23 at 9am at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market.)

Sherri is a tireless volunteer with a passion for Greening our world. And on Friday she was honored by City Councilman Bill Rosendahl as a Pioneer Woman of Los Angeles. The ceremony, held in a packed City Council Chamber at Los Angeles City Hall, was a chance for each Councilmember to recognize a woman from his or her district — a chance to honor women who’ve made amazing contributions to their communities, and that description fits Sherri to a T. The awards are the brainchild of Councilwoman Janice Hahn (who by the way has perfect hair).When Councilman Rosendahl chose Sherri Akers, he highlighted all her accomplishments and efforts, and he bestowed upon her the traditional bouquet of flowers, certificate signed with a flourish, and — and this is a biggie — 5 eggs from his very own chickens and one from his turkey. (Have you ever eaten a turkey egg? I haven’t. Many in the chamber were jealous, as well they should be. I understand Mayor Villaraigosa is a fan of Bill’s eggs, and that Councilman Rosendahl gives them out only sparingly.) So enjoy the eggs, Sherri! And thanks for all you do for Mar Vista!

Just as an aside, Councilman Eric Garcetti chose to honor The LA Derby Dolls from his district.