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
Holly Kress-Hall
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Matt Doyle
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Christine Hubbard, Love Your Feral Felines
Donnell Hilliard, Kingdom Kutz
Frank Pierce, North County Ford
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
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
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please reach out to Development Director Gumaro Escarcega at Gumaro@vistachamber.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
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