On March 20, 2021 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, you are cordially invited to the 2021 Heroes of Vista Virtual Auction, Awards & Gala to benefit the Vista Education Foundation. “Honoring Excellence in Business, Community and Education”. We will honor citizens of Vista who have demonstrated resilience and character over the past year. The categories include Lifetime Achievement, Firefighter and Sheriff of the Year, Veteran of the Year, Educator and Administrator of the Year, and multiple business categories.
We have planned musical entertainment, fabulous auction items, and a virtual bidding platform.
More information and a registration link to Greater Giving will be posted here soon.
Register as a bidder and view the event for free, online. Heroes of Vista 2021 | Greater Giving Online Bidding No purchase necessary!
-Enjoy a Gala Box with snacks and treats while you watch the ceremony for $75.
Fees/Admission
Free to attend.
Sponsorships available.
Optional purchase of a generous appetizer and drink box for $75.00
Website: http://www.vistachamber.org
Congratulations to our Honorees:
Lifetime Achievement Award: John and Carol Hererra
Military Veteran of the Year: Colonel John Telles, Jr., USMC (Ret.)
Sheriff of the Year: Deputy Sheriff Liah Ector
Firefighter of the Year: Captain Justin Golden
Healthcare Person of the Year: Dr. Mark Yamanaka, Chief of Staff, Tri-City Medical Center
Chamber Champion: Nick Ljubic
Nominees in the Business Categories:
Large Business/Non-Profit of the Year:
Cox Communications, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, North County Food Bank
Small Business of the Year:
Cat & Craft, North County Daily Star, Sign Art
Non-Profit of the Year:
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Got Your Back San Diego, Soroptimist International of Vista
New Business of the Year:
Culichi Town, Re-Find Off Main, The Film Hub
Business Person of the Year:
Aaron Byzak, Tri-City Medical Center
Joey Pope, North County Janitorial Supply
John Bagley, Wildwood Crossing and Cantina
Vista Unified School District Awardees:
Administrator of the Year:
Rafael Olavide
Classified Person of the Year:
Byron Diaz Roca
Technology Educator of the Year:
Michael Eiben
Art Educator of the Year:
Jennifer Corso
Healthcare Person of the Year:
Maria Al-Shamma
