The end of the year is upon us, and with that comes . . . awards!

This year, the Pepper Bough will be presenting awards to its staff for the excellence they’ve exhibited this year working for the website. The awards will be handed out at the May 14 All-School Awards Celebration.

Before then, through May 6, you, the community we write for, have the opportunity to vote for your favorites in each of the following categories: Story of the Year, Outstanding Fact of the Day, Best Feature Story, Best News Story, Best Entertainment Story, and Best Opinion Story.

Here are the nominees:

Story of the Year

“TOP teaches adults with special needs how to adult” by Erin Dallatorre

“Opinion: Helping the homeless find employment should be a priority” by Sadie Larios

“#Aristrong Kickball Tournament and Car Show event on Saturday supports families in Colton and beyond” by Edgar Perez Lopez

“Girls’ basketball takes on City Council, gets victory” by Emmanuel Ramos

“Colton student recognized for act of heroism” by Sarah Sanchez

Outstanding Fact of the Day

“Fact of the Day – Mar. 3” (Russian satellite) by Alexander Cespedes Montiel

“Fact of the Day – Jan. 27” (Bud Allan) by Briana McMullen

“Fact of the Day – Apr. 12” (Vic Schiro Strange Colton Tour) by Joseline Ortega Delgado

“Fact of the Day – Mar. 10” (Victory Bell) by Emmanuel Ramos

“Fact of the Day – Sept. 28” (Henry Sakato) by Alexander Sanchez

Outstanding Feature Story

“Community Spotlight: Teacher union President overcomes adversity to serve community” by Alexander Cespedes Montiel

“‘Magic Man’ Arturo Morelos connects students to the art of magic” by Erin Dallatorre

“Moorisha Bey-Taylor gets what’s coming to her” by Myles Garza

“Jackson Risner finds his place in the world of animation” by Sadie Larios

“Everybody Loves Mr. Clerk” by Edgar Lopez Perez

“School Resource Officer Rich Randolph wants to change the way people see cops” by Alexander Sanchez

Outstanding Entertainment Story

“Colton Vibe – Songs of the Week – Oct. 22” by Myles Garza

“Classic children’s novel ‘The Cay’ as relevant today as ever” by Sadie Larios

“Choir delivers holiday cheer to CHS students during caroling event” by Briana McMullen

“11 amazing facts you didn’t know about Prom!” by Joseline Ortega Delgado

“Oscar Countdown: “Nightmare Alley” is a shocking, emotional, entertaining thriller” by Melany Jimenez Prado

Outstanding Opinion Story

“Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the experiences of our diverse community” by Erin Dallatorre

“Opinion: The thin line between anxiety disorder and feeling anxiety is a dangerous one to walk” by Sadie Larios

“Opinion: Respecting pronouns is about respecting the individual” by Briana McMullen

“Opinion: Special education resource aides deserve paid health care” by Briana McMullen

Outstanding News Story

“CHS showcases college and career opportunities with first ever College Fair” by Erin Dallatorre

“Mandarin students celebrate Lunar New Year at Colton High” by Melany Jimenez Prado

“Sexta Generación gets Colton High students dancing in celebration of Hispanic Heritage” by Sadie Larios

“Colton High glows-in-the-dark during spring pep rally” by Briana McMullen

“CHS Library celebrates Banned Books Week by asking for a blind date” by Aireanna Romo

Vote HERE