Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk Good Citizen Award
This prestigious award, endowed by the Lemuel L. Hawk family, in memory of their parents, Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk, is presented annually to one of Bryan’s outstanding citizens.
Each nominee must be or have been:
- A resident of Bryan for at least 20 years.
- Active in unpaid positions in organizations providing services to Bryan.
- An officer or director of a nonprofit organization.
- Associated with at least one outstanding accomplishment for the Bryan community.

2025: L to R are Steve Hess, BAF Chair, William and Pam Bard Steel, 2025 Good Citizen Award recipients, and Amy Miller, BAF President/CEO.

2022: L to R are Amy Miller, BAF President/CEO, Robert (Bob) Rowan, 2022 Good Citizen Award recipient, and Diana Moore Eschhofen, BAF Chair.

2019 Good Citizen Dean L. Spangler

2024: L to R are Amy Miller, BAF President/CEO, Jim Tucker, 2024 Good Citizen Award recipient, and Diana Moore Eschhofen, BAF Chair.

2021: L to R are Michael Shaffer BAF Chairman, Connie Tipton the 2021 Good Citizen, and Amy Miller BAF President/CEO.

2018: L to R are Robin Gardner, George Gardner the 2018 Good Citizen, Dean Spangler and Brent Gardner.

2023: L to R are Diana Moore Eschhofen, BAF Chair, William (Bill) G. Martin, 2023 Good Citizen Award recipient, and Amy Miller, BAF President/CEO.

2020: L to R are Casey and Tammy Wood, Chip Wood the 2020 Good Citizen, and Julie and George Brown.
Bryan Area Foundation Good Citizen Award Recipients