76th Annual Harney County Chamber Awards Banquet winners announced
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
BURNS – The Harney County Chamber of Commerce has announced the award winners from their 76th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet. Find a list of awardees provided by the chamber below:
(From the Grant County Chamber of Commerce)
76th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet a success!
Banquet Sponsored by:
Silver Spur Motel | The Aspens | Les Schwab Tires | City of Burns
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners:
Senior Man of the Year Louie Smith
Senior Woman of the Year Eddy Field
Man of the Year Kyle Jackson
Woman of the Year Tara Thissell
Biz Person of the Year Adamson Smokehouse
Biz Beautification of the Year Bon Temps Suites
Distinguished Service of the Year Jonathon Villagrana
Boss of the Year Travis Miller
Farmer/Rancher of the Year Gary Miller
Young Farmer/Rancher of the Year Christy Keerins
Educator of the Year Roxane Bailey
Crane Student of the Year Talina Friedrichson
Burns Student of the Year Sydney White
Silvies Student of the Year Makinlee Custis
Chamber Volunteer of the Year Clariza Merritt
Table of the Year Blue Spruce Collective
People’s Choice Table Blue Spruce Collective
