BIG SPRING, TX — Man and Woman of the Year for Big Spring was announced last night at the annual banquet for the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce.
Judy Tereletsky, retired art teacher and community volunteer, was announced as the Woman of the Year. Tereletsky taught art for Big Spring ISD for 36 years. She is also known for articles she contributes to the Big Spring Herald, her work with Keep Big Spring Beautiful, and for leading the bowl-making sessions for the the United Way’s annual fundraising event Empty Bowls. She currently works with the Texas Soil and Water Conservation District.
When asked how she felt about receiving the award, she told KBest News that she was very surprised and very honored by the award.
“I don’t know why I deserve this, but I appreciate it. It’s gorgeous,” said Tereletsky.
Bob Smith Lewis, also known as Tumbleweed Smith, was awarded as Big Spring’s Man of the Year. Creator and Host of the Sound of Texas and long-time radio broadcaster.
“I am honored beyond words. I really am flabbergasted. I don’t know what to say. This is something I never thought about getting. I think it would be nice for people who want to get it and work toward it. You never think about it happening it to you, really, and all of a sudden it did. I am just overwhelmed and to have my two sons here that really meant an awful lot. I love Big Spring. I’ve loved Big Spring ever since I got here in 1960 and I knew the moment that I got here that this was home, and I’ve been home ever since,” said Lewis.
The Russ McEwen Community Award was awarded to the City of Big Spring Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. Distribution and Collection Supervisor Rudy Dominquez, Streets Supervisor Jesse Baker, Parks Supervisor Roddy Fair, and Sports Complex Supervisor Greg Canales accepted the awards on behalf of their departments.
The 5 Under 55 honorees this year were Garrett Gunn, Eric Barber, Terri Telchik, Jonathan Green, and Brandon Hefner.
- Gunn is involved with boards for the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Dora Roberts Rehab, and the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. He is also the President of the Greater Big Spring Rotary.
- Barber is Chief of the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department, the Health and Safety Supervisor at NuStar Energy, and serves as a Councilman for the City of Coahoma. He also sits on the Howard County Fair Board and served as a Troop Leader for Boy Scout Troop 5, and participated in the annual Drive-Thru Nativity for First Church of the Nazarene in Big Spring.
- Telchik is employed by the City of Big Spring and has been involved in the Salvation Army Board, Christmas Parade, Keep Big Spring Beautiful, Big Spring Main Street Inc., Funtastic Fourth, and Pops in the Park.
- Green is a partner at H-E-B. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also a volunteer with the United Way.
- Hefner serves as the District Sales Rep for Ben E. Keith and has served with the the Greater Big Spring Rotary Club and served as the Lone Star District Chair for Boy Scouts of America. He has coached, and volunteers with First Methodist Church.
Congratulations to all!
5 Under 55 recipients with State Representative Drew Darby.
Russ McEwen Community Award recipients with State Representative Drew Darby.
Man of the Year Bob “Tumblweed” Smith Lewis with Woman of the Year Judy Tereletsky.
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