Resident wins award for lengthy service

Congratulations are due to Costa Mesa resident Nadine Andreen, who

received the Mayor’s Award last week for her longtime commitment to her

community.

The Mayor’s Award recognizes individuals in the community who have

performed an outstanding act, service or good deed.

Mayor Linda Dixon honored the 86-year-old Mesa Del Mar resident for

years of dedication to not only her immediate neighborhood -- Andreen has

served as the secretary of the Mesa Del Mar Home Owners Assn. -- but the

city as a whole.

Andreen was recognized by her neighbors for her caring nature,

long-term commitment to the community, and efforts to ensure her

neighborhood was aware of city issues that might affect them, officials

said. Her initiative, dedication and dependability, as well as her

pleasant demeanor, are attributes that others find remarkable.

Dixon said Andreen is the exemplary volunteer and a model for the rest

of the community to follow.

Andreen thanked Dixon for the recognition and reminded Costa Mesa

residents that age should not be a deterrent to get involved in the

community.