Citizens of the Year …

The Citizens of the Year awards banquet, organized by the Martinez Chamber of Commerce, was held at the Shell Clubhouse in Martinez Saturday, April 23, 2016. Awardees included: Tom Zamaria, Man of the Year; Debbie Zamaria, Woman of the Year; Nick Lucido, Young Man of the Year; Michelle Aung, Young Woman of the Year; Irene Merkel, Ambassador of the Year; Sam Groess and Lexy Tamony, Educators of the Year; Hal and Marie Olson, Lifetime Achievement; Adam Hoffert, Charles Laird Award; and Connolly & Taylor Funeral Chapel, Business of the Year. The event was emceed by Marty Ochoa and catered by Kinder’s Meats. Congressman Mike Thompson was in attendance. (JOHN GRUBKA / Courtesy)