Nine community members will be honored by the College of Health and Human Services at its sixth annual Community Heroes Awards program for making a difference in health and human services.

The nine individuals are going to be recognized for their work, volunteerism and advocacy on behalf of children and families in Central California.

The honorees are David Barton, Carolyn Drake, Jan Duttarer, Michael Michner, Emilia Reyes, Jennifer Ruiz, Rosanna Ruiz, Jim Santos and Norma Verduzco.

The event will be on Wednesday at the North Gym in Room 118 at 7 p.m.