Adults and children were recognized in Hermiston recently at two different occasions, and the Hermiston Herald covered stories on both.

Alberta Wilkerson and Steve Williams, on March 2, took the stage to receive the honors of Woman of the Year and the Man of the Year for 2021.

Many of Hermiston’s top community members were present in one room for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s 52nd Annual Distinguished Citizens Award Gala that recognized local people and business for their contributions in 2021.

Other awards are as follows:

The Midway Bar & Grill received the Bob Severson Rotary Business of the Year Award.

Elizabeth Doherty received the Altrusa Outstanding Young Citizen Award.

Tricia Mooney, Hermiston School District superintendent, announced the educators of the year:

Brianna Gilman, special educator teacher, Hermiston High School.

Ethan McDonald, social studies teacher, Hermiston High School.

Kirby Warner, physical education teacher, Armand Larive Middle School.

Megan Reeve, math teacher, Sandstone Middle School.

Tanya Kennedy, dean of students, Desert View Elementary.

Angie Cooke, fourth grade teacher, Highland Hills Elementary.

Ibbet Radant, instructional coach, Rocky Heights Elementary.

Susan Frink, instructional coach, Sunset Elementary.

Brenda Caldwell, instructional coach, West Park Elementary.

Tricia DesJarlais, special education facilitator, Hermiston School District.

And the Hermiston School District Administrator of the Year Award went to Katie Saul, director of business services.

Meanwhile, a group of young Hermiston residents were being recognized for their own accomplishments.

Students at Armand Larive Middle School in Hermiston won a national award for their work on Armand Larive Television.

ALTV produces and broadcasts morning student announcements, which it transmits to all of the school’s students in their classrooms. Also, it livestreams sporting events and produces a storytelling show in which students interview interesting people.