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2025
- David Barber Citizen of the Year: Janie Gallaher
- Farmer of the Year: Herluf Hansen
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Pump, Inc
- Educator/Support Staff of the Year: Caruthers Unified
- Organization of the Year: Lions Club of Caruthers
- President’s Award: Eric Hamlin
2024
- David Barber Citizen of the Year: Joe & Cleta Ortiz
- Farmer of the Year: Thaden & Sharon Vick
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Post Office
- Educator/Support Staff of the Year: Jeff Morrow
- Organization of the Year: CHS Boosters
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Anthony DaCosta
- President’s Award: Mary Mancillas
2023
- David Barber Citizen of the Year: Larry & Connie Waldrop
- Farmer of the Year: Tim & Gaylene Pilcher
- Business of the Year: Danny’s Donuts
- Educator/Support Staff of the Year: Margie Conger
- Organization of the Year: Happy Hour Society Group
2008
- Heritage Award: Edna Weber
- Heritage Award: Darrell Garrison
2006
- Man of the Year: Joe Ortiz
- Woman of the Year: Patty Fontes
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Raisin Packing
- Teacher of the Year: Tyson Lowry
- Outstanding Youth: Simerjot Chehal
- Youth Leadership: Matt Wenstrand
- Special Recognition, CLHS State Educator: Gursharan Rahal
- Special Recognition: Caruthes Vetearns of Foreign Wars Post #6745
- Special Recognition: Kopi Sotiropulos
2005
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Preston Little
- Citizens of the Year: Thaden & Sharon Vick
- Educator of the Year: Ray Floyd
- Community Service: David Davila
- Business of the Year: Campos Bros.
2003
- Man of the Year: Kenny Lane
- Woman of the Year: Janie Gallaher
- Farmer of the Year: Jeevanjot K. Gill
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Engine, Ralph & Glenda Stephens
- Community Service: Mark Silva
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Callie Robison
- Special Recognition: Veterans Memorial Committee
2002
- Woman of the Year: Miyo Uzaki
- Youth Citizen: Sal Madrigal
- Farmer of the Year: Thaden Vick
- Business of the Year: Pacific Boring
- Community Service: Campos Brothers
- Special Recognition: Caruthers Lions Club
2001
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Cole Gallaher
- Citizen of the Year: Rick Stanley
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Auto Supply, Tim & Kristen Duff
- Community Service: Caruthers FFA, Matt Baffuno
- Special Recognition: Stockmen’s Bank, Patty Fontes & Bill Kitchen
- Special Recognition: Supervisor Judy Case
- Man of the Year: Michael Gallaher
- Woman of the Year: Loraine Trigueiro
2000
- Special Community Recognition: Rod & Ken Chow
- Community Service: Eric Hamlin
- Business of the Year: Elder’s Corner, Pat Elder
- Youth Organization: Troy Hess
- Youth Leadership: Robert Paul
- Farmer of the Year: Alberto Solis
- Woman of the Year: Kathy DeFreitas
1999
- Man of the Year: Jon Robison
- Woman of the Year: Debi Ames
- Farmer of the Year: Robert Gonzales
- Couple of the Year: Ray & Joy Bircher
- Citizen of the Year: Alta Johns
- Business of the Year: Caruthers Lumber
- Youth Leadership: Don & Barbara Stairs
- Community Service: Brett DeCesare
- Special Recognition: Jay Eaton
- Special Recognition: Harold Holston
1998
- Man of the Year: Russel Efird
- Couple of the Year: Russell & Robbie Crawford
- Farmer of the Year: Michael Little
- Business of the Year: Clevengers
- Organization of the Year: Ron & Linda Baker
- Community Service: Hershel Hill
- Youth Leadership: Margie Conger
- Special Recognition: Dr. Littlefield
- Special Tribute: Mark Conger
1996
- Man of the Year: Mark Sorensen
- Woman of the Year: Jodi Klepper
- Farmer of the Year: Dave Walker
- Business of the Year: Gill Insurance & Texaco
- Business of the Year: Charles Barber, Caruthers Pump
- Organization of the Year: Ann Wyrick, Caruthers Library
- Community Service: Ron Baker
- Community Service: Geraldine Quandt
- Youth Leadership: Nadine Graham
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Cindy Miguel
- Special Recognition: Boys & Girls Club
- Special Recognition: David Rodriquez
- Special Recognition: Helen Klepper
1993
- Man of the Year: Dick Adams
- Woman of the Year: Cleta Ortiz
- Farmer of the Year: Clarence DeFreitas
- Business of the Year: Stan Singh
- Community Service: Charles Quandt
- Youth Leadership: Rick & Penny Helm
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Karen Masada
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Petrea Nystrem
- Special Recognition: Rev. Knutsen
- Special Recognition: Nathan Vick
1992
- Man of the Year: Jerry Chow
- Woman of the Year: Barbara Garrison
- Farmers of the Year: Russell & Charlene Gunlund
- Business of the Year: Clevengers
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Shanda Hunter
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Kevin Reynolds
1991
- Man of the Year: Doug Steiner
- Woman of the Year: Connie Steiner
- Community Service: Dotti Nystrem
- Outstanding Organization: Caruthers High School
- Youth Leadership: Tom Casanova
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Reignee Gunlund
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Rob Klepper
1990
- Man of the Year: Sho Nakashima
- Woman of the Year: Alta Johns
- Community Service: Rod, Jerry and Ken Chow
- Senior Citizen: Louise Beck
- Youth Leadership: Robert Paul
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Jonathan Short
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Tabatha Autin
1989
- Man of the Year: Ernie Goekler
- Woman of the Year: Esther Goekler
- Community Service: Don Merigian
- Community Service: Alta Johns
- Senior Citizen: Miyo Uzaki
- Youth Leadership: Ray Wayte
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Tami Cox
1988
- Man of the Year: Al Gomes
- Woman of the Year: Carol Qualls
- Community Service: Hershel Hill
- Senior Citizen: Juanita Helm
- Youth Leadership: Charlene Gunlund
- Outstanding Youth: Kenny Luis
- Special Award: Joe E. Cox
1987
- Man of the Year: Tony Braga
- Woman of the Year: Judy Griffin
- Community Service: Doug Nielsen
- Senior Citizen: Elizabeth Barber
- Youth Leadership: Terry Hamlin
1986
- Man of the Year: Bob Griffin
- Woman of the Year: Nancy Schwabenland
- Community Service: Jerry Chow
- Community Service: Donna Silva
- Special Award: Fred A. Rau
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Brandi Rau
- Certificate of Appreciation: Rev. R. Knutsen
1985
- Man of the Year: Duain Hamlin
- Woman of the Year: Shirley Barber
- Community Service: Clifford Qualls
- Special Award: Judine Aldredge
- Special Award: Melvin Harris
- Youth Leadership: Carol Lackey
- Sports Awards: Eddie Gomez
1984
- Man of the Year: Irwin Efird
- Woman of the Year: Marjorie Campbell
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Anthony Alvarez
- Community Service: Ken Waldrum
- Sports Award: Ron Klepper
- Community Beautification: Helen Klepper
- Community Beautification: Clarence Goularte
1983
- Man of the Year: Charles Barber
- Woman of the Year: Velma Barber
- Community Service: Miyo Uzaki
- Community Service: Don Satterberg
- Senior Citizen: Alta Johns
- Youth Leadership: Ted Bair
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Inderjit Athwal
- Friendship Award: Gail Parsons
- Special Award: Merle Godfrey/Jim Rank
1982
- Man of the Year: Herluf Hansen
- Woman of the Year: Lois Nielsen
- Community Service: Richard Adams
- Community Service: Geraldine Quandt
- Business Community Service: American National Bank
- Youth Leadership: Bob Griffin
- Senior Citizen: Edith Waters
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Ron Trigueiro
- Sports Award: David Watts
1981
- Man of the Year: Francis Correia
- Woman of the Year: Marge Sarksisian
- Community Service: B.E. Davis
- Community Service: Carol Qualls
- Youth Leadership: Tony Braga
- Youth Leadership: Barbara Garrison
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Joyce Chow
- Friendship Award: Polly Gonzalez
- Special Community Activity Award: Jaws of Life
1980
- Man of the Year: Al Wamhof
- Woman of the Year: Sharon Hansen
- Community Service: Katsumi & Nan Masada
- Outstanding Organization: Southwest Co. Youth Sports League
- Youth Leadership: Guenther Bekeschus
1979
- Man of the Year: Dave Harder
- Woman of the Year: Louise Beck
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Kevin Johansen
- Outstanding Organization: Caruthers Womens League
- Community Service: Joy Bircher
- Community Service: Al Sinclair
1978
- Man of the Year: Herky Yamagiwa
- Woman of the Year: Lou Dildine
- Community Service: Charles & Shirley Barber
- Outstanding Organization: Dorcas Society
- Youth Leadership: Dave Watts
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Lisa Gunlund
1977
- Man of the Year: Merle Godfrey
- Woman of the Year: Betty Miyake
- Community Service: Dave Harder
- Outstanding Organization: Caruthers Fair Assoc
- Youth Leadership: Stanley Silva
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Debra Black
1976
- Man of the Year: Keith Nystrem
- Woman of the Year: Velma Alvares
- Community Service: Marie Martinez
- Community Service: Francis Correia
- Outstanding Organization: Women’s League
- Youth Leadership: Sherian Lyles
1975
- Man of the Year: James Y. Hopwood
- Woman of the Year: Juanita Helm
- Community Service: Merle & Eulalee Godfrey
- Community Service: Al Gomes
- Outstanding Organization: Baseball League
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Meta Uota
1974
- Man of the Year: Andy Anderson
- Woman of the Year: Mabel Ransom
- Community Service: Howard Wyrick
- Community Service: Lois Nielsen
- Outstanding Organization: Y.M.C.A.
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Mark Hooper
1973
- Man of the Year: Clayton Klepper
- Woman of the Year: Fay Gallaher
- Community Service: Don Sinclair
- Community Service: Clarence Martin
- Outstanding Organization: F.F.A.
- Outstanding Young Citizen: Jeff Berg
- Youth Leadership: Joe Gill
- Special Award: Felix Rotea
1972
- Man of the Year: John Barber
- Woman of the Year: Margie Hansen
- Community Service: Keith Nystrem
- Citizenship Award: Bob & Betty Lane
- Outstanding Student: Vivian Daniels
- Youth Leadership: Alton Wamhof
- Organization Award: F.B.L.A.
1971
- Man of the Year: William “Bill” Hart
- Woman of the Year: Audrey White
- Community Service: Doris Kazmir
- Youth Leadership: Eldon Hooper
- Organization Award: Booster Club
- Sports Award: Ray Elder
- Outstanding Student: Lindell Yoshimura
1970
- Man of the Year: R.E. “Chick” Nelson
- Woman of the Year: Mrs. Elizabeth Barber
- Community Service: Mrs. Doering
- Outstanding Student: Suzanne McTeer
- Organization Award: Lions Club
- Sports Award: Everett Edlund
1969
- Man of the Year: Harry R. Anderson
- Woman of the Year: Ada Hegquist
- Community Service: Elmer Haggmark
- Community Service: Margie McCutcheon
- Organization Award: Women’s League
- Special Award: James Watson
1968
- Man of the Year: Curtis Ray
- Woman of the Year: Elvera Harder
- Community Service: Irwin Efird
- Community Service: Juanita Helm
- Outstanding Student: Joe Martinez
- Organization Award: Women’s League
1967
- Man of the Year: Sumio Hoshiko
- Woman of the Year: Marie Freitas
- Community Service: Edwin Hansen
- Organization Award: Lions Club
- Sports Award: Ava Ishimoto
- Special Award: Aubrey Byers
- Friendship Award: Georgia Sample
1966
- Man of the Year: Robert Nielsen
- Woman of the Year: Irmagard Gonzales
- Organization Award: Caruthers Grange
- Special Award: Harold Stuckey
