Congratulations to William (Bill) and Pam Bard Steel on receiving the Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk Good Citizen Award for 2025. This prestigious honor is presented annually to one of Bryan, Ohio’s distinguished citizens who has been a resident for at least 20 years and has served in an unpaid capacity within an organization benefiting the community.

Nominated by Bill Martin, Dr. George and Julie Brown, Bill and Pam have made Bryan a better community by faithfully serving in many capacities. Examples of their service include the creation of Flair on the Square, a juried art and music festival on Bryan’s historic downtown square, hosting multiple free concerts by award-winning Christian music artists, gifting the beautiful Bard Centennial Fountain for all to enjoy, and philanthropically giving to numerous community projects and programs through their Bard-Steel Family Foundation. Notably, they’ve done all this while giving their time to multiple community boards and committees. Bill and Pam truly embody every aspect of being a “Good Citizen.”

Thank you to Bill and Pam for making Bryan a better place to live, work, and raise a family. And for living by the motto “leave the ‘campsite’ a little nicer than how it was found.”