Recognition

Whalefest Monterey Recognition

Whalefest was honored with Certificates of Recognition in March of 2023 by the State of California Senate and Assembly, represented by Senator John Laird and Assemblywoman Dawn Addis.

Whalefest was honored with a Certificate of Recognition in April of 2024 by State Senator John Laird

Group of seven people standing in a meeting room, with two women in the front holding a framed document, and a large painting of a town scene behind them. An American flag is partially visible to the left.

Whalefest was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Monterey to celebrate our 15th year.

Pictured from left to right: City of Monterey Councilmember Gino Garcia, Councilmember Jean Rasch, Mayor Tyller Williamson, Councilmember Kim Barber. In front: Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis, Chair and Antoinette Saylor, Executive Director

City of Monterey Proclamation in honor of Whatefest’s 15th Anniversary

Official proclamation from the Office of the Mayor Tyller Williamson, congratulating Whalefest Monterey on their 15th anniversary, dated April 1, 2025, with an official seal and signature.

Whalefest on KSBW News!

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for the 2020 Sea Star Award for Education & Outreach, featuring a photo of her and logos of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Marine Life Studies, Monterey Whalefest, and Fisherman's Whalefest.

A white whale illustration with water spouting from its blowhole, with the words 'Whale Fest Monterey' integrated into the whale's body, set against a blue ocean background.

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