On June 25th, 2026, the Rotary Club of Caldwell held its annual banquet and award program at the Caldwell Civic Center. The goal of the evening was to come together to show community support for the law enforcement agencies in Burleson county.
The 2026 honorees were:
Support Person of the Year:
- Tanya Muzny with Caldwell PD.
- Rookie of the Year: Deputy Bern Collum with the BC Sheriff's Office.
- Service Above Self: Lieutenant Al Horak with the BC Sheriff's Office.
- Charles Sebesta Peace Officer of the Year: Patrol Officer Nancy Cowen with the Caldwell PD.
Also, a special recognition of former Sheriff Gene Hermes was presented by Ken Wiltz to Gene’s wife and daughter and to current Sheriff Bill Rios.