The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Buckeye Rocks Awards, honoring businesses and individuals throughout the community. The awards categories included municipal, education, community service and chamber honors. A total of 29 awards were given.
“It is with great pride that the Chamber has the opportunity to present these distinguished awards,” said Vice President of Membership Ted Burton. “The individuals being recognized embody the unsung heroes of our community, serving as its essential backbone. Their invaluable contributions often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in shaping and enriching our collective experience.”
The following awards were given:
Municipal Awards:
- Municipal volunteer: Terry Vrabec
- Municipal employee: Brian Wright
- Buckeye Heroism Award: James Radloff, Thomas Baldwin and Ryan McElhaney
Education Awards:
- Educators of the Year:
- Buckeye Elementary: Dr. Julie Case
- Buckeye Union High School District: Cassie Kinne
- Odyssey: None given this year
- Saddle Mountain: Dr. Shane Hunt
- Liberty Elementary: None given this year
- Education Support Staff:
- Buckeye Elementary: Kendra Garza
- Buckeye Union High School District: Laura Becker
- Odyssey: None given this year
- Saddle Mountain: Rachel Arndt
- Liberty Elementary: None given this year
- Education Volunteer:
- Buckeye Elementary: Ronald Washington
- Buckeye Union High School District: None given this year
- Saddle Mountain: Steve Doerksen
- Liberty Elementary: None given this year
- Administrator of the Year: Dr. Chad Lanese
Community Service Awards:
- Citizen of the Year: Sherry Saylor
- Community Service Awards:
- Pastor Rick Wiles
- Janice Moe
- GIlbert Clapp
- Carmen Hernandez
Chamber Awards:
- Chairman’s Award: Jones Ford of Buckeye
- Leadership in Service: Michelle Hess
- Business of the Year: Woodruff-Leavitt Insurance
- Volunteer of the Year: Just Service
- Chamber Champion: Andrew Lolmaugh
- Political Partner: Alexis Glascock
- Community Partner: CORE Construction
Other Awards:
- Service Organization Member: Jay Broadbent
- Non-Profit Award: Natalie’s House/APECA
- Past Chairman of the Board: Kory Raftery
View the event's full photo album by Wildcard Collective HERE.
