2025 Heroes of Vista
The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Vista Education Foundation present the 14th Annual Heroes of Vista Gala.
This event celebrates the success of our community by recognizing local leaders with awards in education, business, and community categories. The event also serves as a fundraiser to support the mission of the Vista Education Foundation.
Join us to celebrate our local leaders:
When: Friday, March 14 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
Where: The Vistonian | 306 S Santa Fe Ave.
Networking Hour: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Ceremony: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening celebrating our community heroes! See pictures from the event and the videos of our award recipients.
Veteran of the Year
Lieutenant Charlie Wyatt
Firefighter of the Year
Frederick Eibel
Nick Ljubic Chamber Champion
Carla Yriqui, Santa Fe Dental Group
Sheriff of the Year
Deputy Robert Oliveri
Deputy Craig Vanden Bossche
Businessperson of the Year
Lauren Fehlhaber - The Film Hub
Lisette Hart - Yoga Branch
Dr. Sean Gardner - Surf & Smiles Orthodontics
Arts Educator of the Year
Elizabeth Swensen, Drama Teacher - Vista High School
Administrator of the Year
Kurdy Turner, Assistant Principal - VIDA
Technology Educator of the Year
Steven Pak, Systems Support Tech - North Avenue
Healthcare Person of the Year
Cynthia Boley, Nurse - Grapevine Elementary, Rancho Buena Vista High School, Lake Elementary
Classified Person of the Year
Christina Lupola, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Longevity Awards
Tri-City Medical Center
50 Years
EDCO
45 Years
Vista Adult School
35 Years
Vista Unified School District
35 Years
North County Ford
30 Years
Solutions for Change
25 Years
Thank you Sponsors!
