Nominees have been chosen for the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Community Awards. Residents are encouraged to vote for local hometown champions in five categories: Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Youth of the Year, Business of the Year and Organization of the Year.
Ballots may be cast at the Old Courthouse Museum and Chamber, located at 100 E. Arizona St., now through Nov. 19. Winners will be announced on Nov. 21.
Woman of the Year nominees include Nancy Barela, Catholic Charities/community volunteer; Robin Gonzales, community volunteer; Gretchen Madison, Holbrook Unified School District/community volunteer; Shealynn Reidhead, North Country Healthcare; Lori Romo, Romo’s Mexican Grill, community volunteer; and Kellie Spangler, Spangler Pics/community volunteer.
Man of the Year nominees include Aaron Colon, Colonel Mustard Hot Dogs/community volunteer; Paul Ortega, Ortega’s West End Liquor/community volunteer; Mark Romo, Romo’s Mexican Grill/community volunteer; Brandon Smigiel, Holbrook Animal Control officer; Pete Tafoya, Studio 66 Café/community volunteer; and Macy Wilkinson, Wilkinson’s Graphics and Auto.
Girl Youth of the Year nominees include Ava Mondragon, Holbrook High School (HHS) student/community volunteer; and Keira Brown, HHS student/community volunteer.
Boy Youth of the Year nominees include Ty Larson, HHS student/community volunteer; and Bryson Autobee, HHS student/Booster Club.
Organization of the Year nominees include Navajo County Historical Society, Holbrook Public Library, Holbrook Little League Board and Hope Pregnancy Center.
Business of the Year nominees include 76 Station, Robert Dismuke; Farr’s Downtown Gulf Station, Vince Farr; and Colonel Mustard Hot Dogs, Aaron and Becki Colon.
