The nominees for the 2016 award are Ms. Lisa Cain (LC’s Power Hour), Mr. Pablo Garcia (C.C. Winn Student Council), Mr. Timothy “Tim” Hardt (Hardt Farms), Mr. Juan Martinez (Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center Pharmacy), Mr. Gary Sapoff (Veteran), and Ms. Sandra Tovar (The Buddy Foundation).

The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce instituted the award in 1972 to foster the community’s sense of volunteerism by seeking out and once a year honoring an individual who has voluntarily, and without compensation, contribute, during the year for which the award is made, in an outstanding and exceptional manner to the betterment of our community and its citizens.

All members of the community were invited to participate in the nomination process by submitting candidate names as well as qualifications to receive the award.  “The Chamber believes in the importance of recognizing the valuable contributions that so many people make to our community.  It’s all about character and setting a good example for others to follow.  Eagle Pass is fortunate that there are so many people who generously give of their time and talent on a daily basis,” said Chamber Executive Director Sandra Martinez.

The name of the 2016 “Citizen of the Year” will be announced at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Eagle Pass International Center for Trade on Friday, February 24th.