06/13/2026
🏗️ We spent the year building. Then we took a night to celebrate what we built together.
From new businesses and growing partnerships to community events, leadership programs, and countless volunteer hours, this year was made possible by people who believe in making our community stronger.
The Year We Built was never about buildings. It was about building relationships, opportunities, leadership, and community.
Looking back through these photos, we're reminded that the success of our Chamber and community is built by the people who show up, invest in others, support local businesses, and work every day to make our region stronger.
A Year of Building Deserves a Night of Celebrating and our Annual Awards Dinner is one of the most meaningful nights of the year because it gives us the opportunity to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations making a lasting impact throughout our community.
A special thank you to our Awards Committee for their time, dedication, and thoughtful work throughout the nomination and selection process. Many of our award recipients were selected through Chamber member and community voting, making these recognitions a true reflection of the people they serve and the impact they make.
❤️ Thank You, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
Your support goes far beyond sponsorship. Thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our community, and helping us recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our region such a special place to live, work, and do business.
We are grateful for your partnership and proud to have you as our Presenting Sponsor. 🏗️✨
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Award Recipients:
🏆 Volunteer of the Year – Kari Hollifield Real Estate Team
🏆 The Extra Mile – Bandit Busters Pest & Wildlife Management
🏆 Ambassador of the Year – Christin Propst with Rubicon Roofing & Construction
🏆 Commitment to Service – Lee Wells with Wells Cattle Co. Burgers & Pies
🏆 Best Community Involvement – EPW Ephesians Pro Wrestling
🏆 Non-Profit of the Year – Children's Advocacy Center for Rockwall County
🏆 Legacy Builder – Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
🏆 Foundation Builder – DIRTROCK DALLAS
🏆 Community Cornerstone – Lowe’s Royse City, TX Lowe's Home Improvement
🏆 Community Leader – Paula Morris with Royse City Main Street
🏆 Rising Business of the Year – Rubicon Roofing & Construction
🏆 Small Business of the Year – Beer Me Taproom and Wine Bar
🏆 Employer of the Year – American National Bank of Texas
🏆 Corporate Sponsor – Raptor Solutions
🏆 Business of the Year – Main Street Emporium- Ice Cream & Coffee
🏆 Chairman's Award – Renesa Kirkpatrick with Raptor Solutions
🏆 David Magness Servant's Heart Award – Cathy Ostmeyer Ostmeyer Team - Providing Clients A World Class Real Estate Experience
🏆 Hometown Hero – Harvey Loosier with Twilight Cleaning Services (presented by Diane Stegall, Modern Woodmen of America)
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, Board of Directors, Chamber staff, committee members, and everyone who joined us for this special evening. Your support helps make our work possible and strengthens the businesses, leaders, and communities we serve.
The evening also marked the induction of our 2026-2027 Board of Directors. We are grateful to Mayor Janet Nichol for administering the oath of office as we welcomed this outstanding group of leaders. Their willingness to serve, lead, and invest in our Chamber will help shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve.
Executive Board Members:
Suzanne Ivy - Ivy Air
Renesa Kirkpatrick - Raptor Solutions
Tim Cypert - Brightway Insurance, The Cypert Agency
Emily Camacho - Royse City Emergency Hospital
Cathy Ostmeyer - Ostmeyer Team - Providing Clients A World Class Real Estate Experience
Board Members:
Christin Propst - Rubicon Roofing & Construction
Cortney Baker - Tri County Septic
Harvey Loosier - Twilight Cleaning Services
Heather Grupido - Charlie's Old Fashioned Kitchen - Royse City
Kari Hollifield - Kari Hollifield Real Estate Team
Lissette Collier - Lowe’s Royse City, TX
Mary Johnson - Housewarmers of Rockwall County, Rowlett, Wylie, and Sachse
Stephanie Walp - American National Bank of Texas
Taylor Roberts - Main Street Uniforms
Vivian Trejo - Main Street Emporium- Ice Cream & Coffee
Ex Officio Members:
Paula Morris - City of Royse City
April Soderquist - Royse City ISD
As we close the chapter on The Year We Built, we are grateful for everything we accomplished together and excited for what's ahead.
🎮⬆️ The foundation has been laid. Our 2026-2027 Board has been sworn in. Now it's time to LEVEL UP.
