The Bizi Emankorra Award is acknowledgement of extraordinary contributions. It is awarded after a minimum of 10 years of service. This is not an annual event but rather awarded when deserved.
The Chino Basque Club began recognizing these exemplary people since 2003. To date the Club has recognized:
Henry Bachoc | Henri Burusco | Xavier & Terese Aphessetche | Albert & Gracie Goyenetche | Guillaume & Veronique Biscaichipy | Jean & Catherine Gastelluberry | Gabino & Sophie Quintana | Martin & Lois Echito | J.B. & Claudia Aguerre | Jeannot & Carmen Duhart | Erramun Bachoc | Joseph & Mary Almirantearena | Juanes & Marceline Indaburu | Raymond & Karen Cihigoyenetche | J.B. & “Kiki” Aguerre | Jean Louis & Mayie Idiart | Bert & Danielle Aphessetche | John Barcelona | Isidore & Marie Claire Camou | Michel & Maite Biscaichipy | Nicolas & Begona Irisarry | Rev. Javier Altuna | Jean & Germaine Lanathoua | George & Maite Petrissans | Carlos & Candida Echeverria | Juan & Dolores Echeverria | Pablo & Josefa Echeverria | Marianna Etcheverria
