June 10, 2025 3:40 a.m.

The Sutherlin Area Chamber of Commerce honored standout citizens, organizations and businesses at their First Citizen Banquet on Saturday night.

The event was held at Melrose Vineyards.

The winners included:

*Sharon Elliot, named both Ambassador Director of the Year and Inspirational Leader

*Terry Brock – Man of the Year

*Jessica Cannon – Woman of the Year

*Doris Shen – Ambassador of the Year

*Kara Kitzrow – Educator of the Year for Sutherlin

*Jordon Summers – Educator of the Year for Oakland

*Sutherlin Drug for Outstanding Area Business

*Umpqua Woofstock – Outstanding Service Award

*Megan Tollefson – President’s Award

For more information about the Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce, go to: https://www.visitsutherlin.com/