Hometown Heroes

Queen Creek Independent salutes Hometown Heroes

This year’s Lifetime Achievement award went to Paul Gardner, the water resources director for the town of Queen Creek.

Independent Newsmedia/Richard Dyer

Queen Creek founding fathers and past Lifetime Achievement honorees Mark Schnepf, left, and Steve Sossaman, right, introduced Paul Gardner.

Independent Newsmedia/Richard Dyer

The Fifth Annual Hometown Heroes Awards Luncheon was held at the Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center. The event was hosted by the Queen Creek Independent.

Independent Newsmedia/Richard Dyer

Lara Cox, a physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary was selected as the Educator Hero.

Independent Newsmedia/Richard Dyer

The Queen Creek Independent honored some outstanding residents Tuesday at the fifth annual Queen Creek Hometown Heroes Awards celebration.

The Queen Creek Home-town Heroes Awards celebrate individuals for their local achievements and distinguished contributions to Queen Creek.

While the Queen Creek Independent hosts the event, nominations are submitted by community stakeholders and residents. Each month, the Queen Creek Independent features an individual as a Hometown Hero.

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