Weinberg wins 'Woman of the Year' district award

Allyson Weinberg received the 2008 Woman of the Year Award for the 37th Assembly District during a special ceremony at the state capitol recently. The award was based on Weinberg's volunteer work and philanthropy in the community and abroad.

"Allyson has strengthened the lives of families all around the world through her devotion to philanthropic deeds," said Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) who presented the award to Weinberg. "Whether it is helping to find lifesaving water resources in West Africa or bettering education in her local school, Allyson embodies a rich legacy of service."

Weinberg has served on the boards of several organizations, including World Vision, the Boy Scouts of America and the National Coalition for the Protection of Women and Children. She is also a founding board member of Oaks Christian School.

Weinberg has four grown children and lives in Camarillo with her husband, Denny.