2020 Col. Bill Lambert Award for Community Service Goes to Fran Cole

Local attorney and community leader Fran Cole has been selected as recipient of the 31st Annual Col. William H. “Bill” Lambert Award, which is presented each year as part of Nevada City’s Constitution Day Celebration.

Photo Caption: Holding her 2020 Col. Bill Lambert Award, recipient Fran Cole is pictured with Marching Presidents founder David Parker (President Martin Van Buren).

The prestigious Lambert Award is presented by the Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City to recognize outstanding contributions to our community. The award is named in honor of the late Col. William H. Lambert, founder of Nevada City’s annual Constitution Day Parade.

“Fran Cole’s community service has reached nearly every level of our community,” said Marching Presidents founder and former Nevada City mayor David Parker. “We are proud and honored to recognize her with our annual community service award.”