Heroes of Vista GalaÂ
The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Vista Education Foundation host the Heroes of Vista Gala and Fundraiser presented by Tri-City Medical Center. The Heroes of Vista Gala celebrates excellence in business, education, community service. Check out this list of distinguished awardees and nominees!
Register online to watch the celebration live on March 20, 2021. With your registration, you can view the event and to make a donation or bid on a fun silent auction item! Participants who register as bidders by 5pm on Friday, March 19 will be entered into a drawing to win a certificate good for a charcuterie board of tasty cheeses and accompaniments from Blue Oak Charcuterie. No purchase is necessary.
Community Service Award Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Veteran of the Year
Healthcare Worker of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Sheriff of the Year
John and Carol Herrera
Col. John Telles (Ret.)
Dr. Mark Yamanaka, Chief of Staff, Tri-City Medical Center
Captain Justin Golden
Deputy Liah Ector
Education Award Honorees
Art Educator of the Year
Technology Educator of the Year
Classified Person of the Year
Health Care Person of the Year
Administrator of the Year
Jennifer Corso, Lake Elementary
Michael Eiben, Vista Innovation & Design Academy
Byron Diaz Roca,
Maria Al-Shamma,
Rafael Olavide, Grapevine Elementary
Business Award Nominees
Business Person of the Year Nominees
John Bagley
Aaron Byzak
Joey Pope
WildWood Crossing & Cantina
Tri-City Medical Center
North County Janitorial
Small Business of the Year Nominees
Cat & Craft
North County Daily Star
Signart
Large Business/Non-Profit of the Year Nominees
Cox Communications
Dr. Bronner’s
North County Food Bank
Non-Profit of the Year Nominees
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Got Your Back San Diego
Soroptimist
New Business of the Year Nominees
Culichi Town
Re-Find Off Main
The Film Hub