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Valley of the Flowers Peace Prize
The Lompoc Peace Prize
The Lompoc Peace Prize was founded in 2010 by Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ to honor people in Lompoc who have contributed to our community by inspiring peace, harmony, and understanding.
The church hosts a special event honoring recipients of the Peace Prize. The award was presented annually from 2011 to 2020 and, beginning in 2025, is awarded every other year in odd-numbered years. The celebration of these everyday saints receives wide coverage in our city.
Who is eligible to receive the Lompoc Peace Prize?
Anyone who has contributed significantly to promoting peaceful connections, unity, and goodwill in the Lompoc community.
How is someone nominated?
A nomination form must be completed and returned to Valley of the Flowers. In 2025, there were a few ways to submit nominees, and we will set up similar processes for 2027:
- Access the nomination form here, or with the QR code to the left (your smartphone should have a QR code reader). Left-click the ‘Submit’ button at the bottom of the form once you’ve completed it.
- Complete the nomination form from your computer by filling out the downloadable PDF here. Save your submission form as a PDF and email it as an attachment to thelomopocpeaceprize@gmail.com. You can also print the form and mail it to us at:
Peace Prize
Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ
3346 Constellation Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
You can contact the Peace Prize Committee at (805) 743-3525; please be prepared to leave a message. The Peace Prize Committee will get back to you as soon as possible.
What is the timeframe for nominating someone?
Nominations will be accepted during the fall of 2026. Specific dates will be announced in mid-2026.
Who decides the Peace Prize honoree, and when is it awarded?
The Valley of the Flowers Peace Prize committee and representatives from several sectors of the Lompoc community. The Peace Prize will be awarded during the summer of 2027 (date TBA early 2027) at a celebration event hosted by Valley of the Flowers.
Does the recipient keep the prize?
The honoree will keep it for two years until the following award ceremony, and their name will be engraved on it.
Who designed the Lompoc Peace Prize?
Victoria McReynolds, Lompoc High School alum, and her associate, ceramicist Brian Widmaier, designed the prize. It’s 24″ x 8″ x 4″ and made of black oak, copper, and ceramic.