The Greater Fayette Community Foundation is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Community Keyholder Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring those who are unlocking lasting change across our region.
From bold nonprofit leaders to generous philanthropists and community-minded businesses, this year’s nominees exemplify the heart of rural generosity and the power of partnership. Their dedication is helping to build a stronger, healthier, and more connected Greater Fayette.
We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate someone. Your nominations help shine a light on the good work happening all around us, and ensure the stories of local impact are celebrated and shared.
2025 Award Nominees
Community Impact Award (Nonprofit)
- ARTS for Rural Texas – Winner
- Turtle Wing Foundation – Finalist
- Round Top Family Library – Finalist
- Senior Connections – Finalist
- Neighbors Serving Neighbors – Finalist
- Three Crosses Ministries
- HEAL Alliance
- CASA of Central TX
- Festival Hill
- Fayette County Community Theatre
- La Grange Education Program Support
- Caldwell County Homeless Coalition
- Lion’s Legacy Academy
- LG Optimist Club
- Hays Food Bank
Beeman Family Community Partner Award (Business/Civic Organization)
- Prime Products – Winner
- Mac’s Daqs – Finalist
- J Bar B Foods – Finalist
- Richard Schmidt Jewelry – Finalist
- Anova Management – Finalist
- Woodmen Life | Nicole Voitle
- Royers
- Linda Plant – Martha Turner Sotheby’s
- Bubela
- The Crown Bar
- La Grange EDC
- Nighthawk Frozen Foods
- Neighbors Serving Neighbors
- 1st United Methodist Church – Weimar
Annette Citzler Visionary Leadership Award (Individual)
- Josh Vandever – Winner
- Pam Langford – Finalist
- Shanna Schannen – Finalist
- Helen Neisner – Finalist
- Linda Plant – Finalist
- Susannah Mikulin
- Sumai Lokumbe
- Sandra Borne
- Mazie Leftwich
- James Dick
- Ashleigh Parks
- Kim Bartos
- Gary Anders
- Lisa Young
- Stephanie Meyers
Carolyn Bailey Philanthropist of the Year Award
- Ted & Wanda* Stanzel – Winner
- Ed & Suzanne Ellis – Finalist
- John & Amy Bone – Finalist
- Dave & Cathy Divin – Finalist
- John & Kim Bartos – Finalist
- Arne* & Mary Le Johnson
- Carl & Amy Elstner
- Bobby Nash
- Leslie Penello
- Stephanie Meyers
- Jayna Love
- Elgin & Elyse Kristinik
- Bill Bishop & Julie Ardery
*Honored posthumously
We’ll be reaching out to finalists in the coming weeks as we prepare for the inaugural Community Keyholder Awards Dinner on September 18, 2025, at The Ice Plant in La Grange, TX.
This is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of what’s possible when a community comes together to care, give, and lead.
Thank you for being part of this movement.