Dr. Gregg DeNicola is Chief Medical Officer of Caduceus Medical in Laguna Beach and has skillfully guided his patients through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pam Estes - Community Hero
Saint George
Pam Estes has been serving the community of Laguna Beach for decades as Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach.
Crystal Cove State Park Nature Film
Produced by:Madison Sinclair, Nicole Davidson, Rosie Morreale, & Claire Black
Four students talk about the importance of Crystal Cove State Park and preserving nature.
The Buddy Club
Produced by:Jackie McMahon
Finding friends for friends in need.
Tyler Russell
By: Daniel Chavez
Tyler Russell
began a community radio station and goes out of his way to find, promote, and interview indie artists that don't get commercial recognition
Community Activist - Stu Saffer
Produced by:Jamie Andrews
Stu Saffer: community hero and a true Lagunatic
Toni Iseman - Laguna HERO FEST - Community Hero Award
Produced by:Charles McMahon
Laguna Beach Mayor, Toni Iseman, receives the 2017 Community Hero Award for her service to the Laguna Beach Community.
Robin Altman
Produced by:Victoria Murphy
Robin Altman is an Artist from Laguna Beach with a vibrant colorful style.
Mada Leach
Produced by:Victoria Murphy
Mada Leach has been a visual artist for 50 years. She is also the co-founder of Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, (LOCA), a non-profit coalition of arts educators.
My Blue Heart
Produced by:MY HERO
Whitney Winefordner and Larsen McCarroll perform original song in honor of Sylvia Earle.
John Tu
By: Casey from Laguna Beach
John Tu founder of Kingston Technology is also a musician and a supporter of the Freedom Writers.
Laguna Beach Animal Shelter
Produced by:Kenyon Ford & Haley Castuera
Caring for animals in need is truly heroic.
Dr. Van Halbach
By: Jeanne Meyers
Dr. Van Halbach
is a hero to the Ghenender family for saving Ingrid's life.
Surfrider Foundation
By: Amanda Molinaro from Irvine
Surfrider Foundation
is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's oceans, waves and beaches.
Diane Challis Davy
Diane Challis Davy
directs the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters.
Joey
Shaun MacGillivray
Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray.
A Portrait of Change
Produced by:John Barrett and Alex Polley
Alex Polley of Laguna Beach overcomes an intense struggle with alcoholism.
The Friendship Shelter
Produced by:Addie Rubino & Wendy Milette
A documentary exploring the issues of homelessness and honoring the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter for their heroic work.
Laguna ECO Heroes - Opening segment
Produced by:Wendy Milette
Featuring amazing environmental heroes of Laguna Beach!
MacGillivray Family
MacGillivray Family
founded the non-profit MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation.
Laguna ECO HERO Segment: MacGillivrays One World One Ocean
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Segment from the Laguna Beach ECO Heroes documentary featuring the work of Greg, Barbara, Shawn & Meghan Magillivray with their One World One Ocean Campaign.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: One World One Ocean
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
One World One Ocean is a global campaign led by Greg MacGillivray to raise awareness for ocean conservation.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Laguna Beach Tidepools
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
The Laguna Ocean Foundation has been instrumental in informing the public about the precious natural resource of tidepool ecosystems.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Laguna Bluebelt
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition is helping to create marine protected areas all along the coast of Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach ECO Heroes Documentary
Produced by:Wendy Milette
Highlighting the good work of local environmental heroes who are keeping Laguna Beach Green and Blue!
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: James Dilley
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
James Dilley is the father of the Laguna Greenbelt and is commemorated in this wonderful little Ditty.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Zero Trash Laguna
Produced by:The MY HERO Project/Luc Lamontagne
Chip McDermott brings the community of Laguna Beach together to keep trash off the streets.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Mary Fegraus
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Mary Fegraus has lead the campaign to create a wilderness park in the greenbelt surrounding Laguna Beach. Thank You Mary Fegraus.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Nancy Caruso
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Nancy Caruso aka "The Kelp Lady" has worked hard to restore the kelp off of the shores of Orange County.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: James Pribram
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
James Pribram known as the "Eco Warrior" for his commitment to ocean conservation.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Crystal Cove Alliance
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Crystal Cove Alliance teaches citizen scientists to study and report on the condition of the ocean.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Produced by:Pacific Marine Mammal Center
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center helps rehabilitate injured sealions found off of the Pacific Coast sends them back into the wild healthy and free.
Chase Benson @ Laguna Hero Fest
Produced by:MY HERO
Sawdust Festival Artist Profile Series - Patsee Ober, Underwater Photographer
Produced by:Sparkle Films
Patsee Ober Underwater Photographer reveals the magic just beneath the surface of the sea.
Jim Dilley
By: Doug Miller and Sasha Evans
Jim Dilley
was the founder of the Laguna Beach Greenbelt.
Wyland at the Laguna Hero Fest
Produced by:MY HERO
Artist Wyland gives a speech about his own inspiration--the ocean--at the 2013 Laguna Hero Fest.
Laguna Beach Eco Heroes: Wyland
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Wyland is an iconic activist who uses his art, music and love of nature to inspire and encourage stewardship of the planet.
Art and Nature by Greg MacGillivray for The Laguna Art Museum
Produced by:Greg MacGillivray
Marinta Skupin became the Curator of Education at Laguna Art Museum in 2012. Skupin creates opportunities for all audiences to engage in meaningful and enjoyable ways with art. The Art & Nature Festival, now going into its 4th year, is one of her most successful projects and her enthusiasm for art is infectious.
Wyland
By: Victoria Murphy
Wyland is an internationally recognized artist and marine life conservationist.
Joe Brown
Joe Brown
gave up
his ocean front
home and created
a park for everyone.
Laguna Beach Lifeguards!
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
MY HERO Honors Laguna Beach Lifeguards on World Oceans Day!
Faye Chapman: An Artist With A Purpose
Produced by:John Barrett
Honoring artist Faye Chapman for her passion to help homeless people.
Laguna Beach Police Anti-Bullying Campaign Featuring Tony Hawk
Produced by:LBPD Social Media Team
Laguna Beach PD's Anti-Bullying Campaign featuring Tony Hawk and Captain Jeff Calvert.
Have a Home Run Day
Produced by:Austin Dodge
Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.
Rapper Trey Carlisle and students from Soka University
Credit: MY HERO
Together We Can Create World Peace
Produced by:Emily Baker
A picture of peace.
james dilley
By: Chip McDermott
Jodie Gates
Produced by:The MY HERO Project
Founder of the Laguna Dance Festival, Jodie Gates is also the Vice Dean & Director of the Kaufman School of Dance at USC.
i Luv Laughing Yoga
Produced by:Wendy Milette & Jeanne Meyers
Dorothy finds healing and joy
with the Laguna Laughter Yoga club!
Ditty for Dilley
Produced by:Doug Miller/Sasha Evans/MY HERO
Laguna Beach musicians, Doug Miller and Sasha Evans, sing a song about activist James Dilley at the 5th Annual Laguna Hero Fest.
The Man Behind the Curtains
Produced by:Sterling Phillips
This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many.
Laguna Beach Community Clinic | Then & Now
Cory Sparkhul
Laguna Beach Community Clinic provides excellent medical care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
Have a Home Run Day
Produced by:Austin Dodge
Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.
Judith Haron - Wildlife Illumination Artist
Produced by:Sparkle Films
Judith Haron an artist with both talent and a purpose.
Doug Miller
By: The My Hero Team
Doug Miller
By: MY HERO
Doug Miller Is an iconic artist and musician in Laguna Beach, Calfifornia.
Ditty for Dilley Music Video
Produced by:Doug Miller/Sasha Evans/MY HERO
A music video about James Dilley, founder of the Laguna Greenbelt.
Doug Miller: Artist Historian
Produced by:MY HERO
Doug Miller is a Laguna Beach artist with a knack for documenting the community with his art.
Roadtrip Nation
Produced by:Mike Madrid & Jeanne Meyers
The founders of Roadtrip Nation share their amazing journey with MY HERO.
Jackie McMahon
By: David Kelly
Transition Laguna Beach
Produced by:Cory Sparkuhl
Transition Laguna Beach aims to shift the local community towards clean energy and environmental conservationism.
Laguna Bluebelt Marine Protected Areas - Excerpt
Produced by:Produced by: Laguna Bluebelt Coalition / Directed by: Jeff Vasquez
The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition brings together organizations and individuals with a common goal of protecting and restoring marine life, conserving biological diversity and maintaining healthy, sustainable marine habitats for all plant, fish and animal species.
The Ocean We Want To Know
Produced by:Macgillivray Freeman Films
One World One Ocean's new animated video celebrates the wonders of the ocean with stunning facts about our connection to the planet's lifeline.
Community HERO Gregg Abel
Produced by:Charles McMahon
The 2016 Community Award recipient is Gregg Abel for more than 35 years of service to greater Laguna Beach.
