Mellady Direct President Jill Mellady was honored by College of the Canyons Foundation March 19, when she was presented with the organization’s annual Silver Spur Award that honors those who have made significant contributions to the Santa Clarita Valley community.
The awards banquet was held at the Sheraton Universal in Universal City, with approximately 250 people attending. Mellady, a member of COC’s alumni hall of fame, is a member of the COC Foundation board of directors, helped lead the college’s Culinary Institute capital campaign and was a member of COC’s Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee. She is also very active with a number of SCV nonprofit organizations.
“I am reminded of that famous quote which points to four actions that lead to excellence: risking more, caring more, dreaming more and expecting more,” COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook said. “Jill embodies all of those.”
Mellady earned an associate degree in business administration from COC in 1991 and has served on the college foundation board since 2004, including three terms as president. She also has chaired the COC President’s Circle and served on the Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee. Mellady has been named COC Alumna of the Year and was inducted into COC’s Hall of Fame.
In addition to her support of COC, Mellady is a founding member of the SCV Economic Development Corp. and serves on the board of the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation and the executive board of the Valley Industry Association.
Mellady said she never expected to receive the community award.
“It has been so rewarding to work with members of nonprofit organizations and business organizations to serve the Santa Clarita Valley,” she said.
