2026 Heroes of Vista
Presented by the Vista Chamber of Commerce and Vista Education Foundation, the Heroes of Vista Awards recognizes outstanding heroes in education, community, and business.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Vista Education Foundation and Vista Chamber of Commerce to enhance the future of our community.
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour & Student Performances
7:00 p.m. - Dinner Served
7:15 p.m. - Awards Program Begins
NICK LJUBIC CHAMBER CHAMPION
Bill Hornung, Humble Pie Communications
VETERAN OF THE YEAR
CMSgt. Holly Kress-Hall, USAFR (Ret.)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Matt Doyle
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Conor Frasher
SHERIFF OF THE YEAR
Deputy Michael Rodriguez
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Jennifer Edwards, Theatre Technical Coordinator - City of Vista
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Donnell Hilliard, Kingdom Kutz
Christine Hubbard, Love Your Feral Felines
Frank Pierce, North County Ford
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Lightweight Debris Removal
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Jessica O'Donnell Macias, Visual Arts Teacher - Mission Vista High School
CLASSIFIED PERSON OF THE YEAR
Stephanie Ross, Cafeteria Lead - T.H.E. Leadership Academy
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Myrna Gonzalez, Assistant Principal - Foothill Oak Elementary School
HEALTH CARE PERSON OF THE YEAR
Blanca Rodriguez, Counselor/Community School Site Lead - Maryland Elementary School
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Daniel Guerzon, Explore/Video Productions/Artful Learning Coordinator - Roosevelt Middle School
Kenny's Car Klinic, Inc.
45 Years
Palomar Community College
40 Years
Melco Business & Tax Service
30 Years
CSI - Cremation Services Inc.
30 Years
Rodeo's Meat Market, Inc.
25 Years
Thank You Sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please reach out to CEO Rachel Beld at CEO@vistachamber.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
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