Dale Byrne, Founder of Carmel Cares, was awarded the honor of Citizen of the Year for all the philanthropic work he does for the community.

Carmel Cares is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to keeping Carmel-by-the-Sea a beautiful, safe, and inviting place through volunteer maintenance and improvement projects, branded community engagement programs, educational outreach and other creative activities. As such, Dale has partnered with the City of Carmel’s Public Works Department and other nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the community. Through his creativity and dedication to caring for the land, he has established a Pick Up Posse, the Tree Tender Program, Median Minder Program and several other projects around the city to maintain parks, theaters, and pathways to the beach.

To learn more about Dale and his work at Carmel Cares visit carmelcares.org