A Legacy of Community Excellence
Each year at our Community Celebration, we proudly recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose dedication and leadership strengthen Harker Heights.
This archive honors those who have gone above and beyond in service, innovation, and community impact. We invite you to explore the remarkable leaders who have helped shape our city’s story and continue to inspire its future.
Kern Cox
2025 - John Reider
2024 - Bill & Jean Shine
2023 - Mike Miller
2022 - Ted Smith
2021 - The Delano Family
2020 - N/A
2019 - Dr. Jim Anderson
2018 - Ralph & Mary Gauer
2017 - Dr. Jimmie Don Aycock
2016 - The Whitis Family
2015 - The Pursur Family
2014 - Dale Bruggeman
2013 - Randy Sutton
2012 - Steve Carpenter
2011 - Lois Anderson (in memoriam)
2010 - Gaylon Christie
2009 - Stew Meyer
2008 - Harley Kern & P.R. Cox (in memoriam)
Large Business of the Year
2025 -SouthStar Bank
2024 - Raising Cane's
2023 - R.K. Bass Electric
2022 - All American Chevrolet of Killeen
2021 - Lochridge-Priest, Inc.
2020 - N/A
2019 - Smile Doctors Braces
2018 - Freedom Urgent Care
2017 - Roger Beazley Mazda of Killeen
2016 - KCEN-TV
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2014 - SAMS Club
2013 - Central Texas College
2012 - Seton Medical Center
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2009 - YMCA
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Small Business of the Year
2025 -Milestone Memories & Events
2024 - Isbell Rentals
2023 - Life Moves Yoga
2022 - Rossler's Blue Cord BBQ
2021 - Tri-City Property Management
2020 - N/A
2019 - POP! CornUtopia
2018 - Operation Phantom Support
2017 - Lily's Cakes
2016 - Miller & Co. Insurance
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2014 - DigiTouch Media
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Outstanding Community Partner
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Group: Harker Heights Parks & Recreation
Individual: Barry Hinshaw
2024 - Boys & Girls Club of CTX
2023 - Big Hoss BBQ
2022 - Central Texas College
2021 - Chick-fil-a Harker Heights
2020 - N/A
2019 - American Veterans Mission
2018 - H-E-B
2017 - American Legion Post 573
2016 - Harker Heights Parks & Recreation
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Ambassador of the Year
2025 -Trisha Stutz
2024 - Chip Howell
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2022 - Erika Harriman
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2020 - N/A
2019 - Chentell Merriman
2018 - SAMS Club Team Member
2017 - Joe DeCroce
2016 - Andrea Womack
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Vision XXI Rising Star
2025 -Angelina Seyler
2024 - Becky Isbell
2023 - Desiraye Torres
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2021 - Melanie Smith & Allen Strickland
2020 - N/A
2019 - Stan Balcer
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Future Star
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2024 - Lemon Squeezos
Citizen of the Year
2025 -John Footman
2024 - Cherly Chaney
2023 - Tina Capito
2022 - Natalie Austin
2021 - Michael Stegmeyer
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Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year
2025 -Isaac Perez
2024 - Lt. Renee Hernandez
2023 - Logan Green
2022 - Stuart Kiefer
2021 - Lt. Matt Hogan
2020 - Randy Ray
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2017 - Driver/Operator Martin Mercado
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2014 - David Ayer
2013 - Jacob Cardona
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Police Officer of the Year
2025 -Lt. William "Jake" Greenwood
2024 - Massoud Howayeck
2023 - Peace Officer Pablo Virgen
2022 - Dustin Weaver
2021 - Officer Crystal Thomas
2020 -Raphael Baumgaertel
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2013 - Dave Haley
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