Hometown Heroes Community Awards Gala
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Renback Barn at Falk Farm, 8668 S. Blue Ridge Turnpike, Rochelle, VA
Our Online Silent Auction is Open!
Welcome to our 2026 Hometown Heroes Silent Auction! The Auction will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026. All proceeds of the silent auction will directly benefit our Hoover Ridge Outdoor Recreation Center Project, set to open (in part) in Summer 2026!
We'd also like to thank all of our generous donors, and we hope you will continue to support them as they have supported us!
We'd also like to thank all of our generous donors, and we hope you will continue to support them as they have supported us!
2025 Hometown Heroes
Educator of the Year
Krista Tanner
Philanthropy Award
Billy Hale - State Farm
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Cultural Enrichment Award
Mesha Jones
Youth Impact Award
Kelly Mallory
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Organization of the Year
MESA
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Environmental Stewardship Award
Rapidan River Ranch
Coach of the Year
Larry Helmick
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Community Service Award
Lauren and Drew Eanes
Business of the Year
Ace Collision Center
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Business of the Year – Ace Collision Center
Coach of the Year – Larry Helmick Community Service Award – Lauren and Drew Eanes Organization of the Year – Madison Emergency Services Association (MESA) |
Corporate Philanthropy Award – Billy Hale - State Farm
Educator of the Year – Krista Tanner Cultural Enrichment Award – Mesha Jones Youth Impact Award – Kelly Mallory Environmental Stewardship Award – Rapidan River Ranch |
2026 Sponsors
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