"You always hear of individuals who are prominent or in the spotlight, but you rarely see when someone's contributions matter the most. The award embodies Patrick in that it honors what truly counts: merit and compassion."

Charlie Tran
UCSD, Class of 2003

Patrick Maurer Award

In 1998 a group of underclassmen at Leigh High School created an award to recognize a graduating senior for his/her outstanding service to home, school, and community in Key Club. The students named the award after Patrick Maurer, the first Key Club Governor from Leigh High School and a graduating senior at the time of the awards creation. In 1999 Patrick added a scholarship component to the award. It is now presented annually at the Senior Awards Night. Recipients, still chosen by their underclassmen peers on the basis of service rather than title or position, have their names added to a perpetual plaque displayed in the front office at Leigh High School in San Jose, California.

1998 :: Patrick Maurer
1999 :: Charlie Tran
2000 :: Janet Chiba
2001 :: Michelle Tran
2002 :: Sally Kawano
2003 :: Geetanjali Chopra
2004 :: Negin Saei
2005 :: Heidi Winner
2006 :: Karyn Fujii
2007 :: Sharon Mathew
2008 :: Kamile Jureviciute
2009 :: Cherelle Allord-Shim