Celebrate Our 2026 Winners

Community is literally the mission of Heavenly Crust. They donate 50% of profits to charities and support The Men of Nehemiah, helping men rebuild their lives after homelessness and dependency. Donations to Food For the Poor help build clean-water wells, provide emergency food kits and support orphanages in Latin America and the Caribbean. They also run Spirit Night fundraisers for local schools.

Since 2020, ONCO has donated more than $5,000 to local organizations dear to their hearts including Empower Parkinson, a wellness center enhancing the functional abilities of those affected by Parkinson’s disease through exercise programs, educational events and inclusive support group networks; and Hazel’s Hope, a program that provides adaptive recreational equipment to children with disabilities.

The spirit of community is at work at Miners Pizza + Pastry Co. Through their Weekend Family Meal Program, they work with schools to provide meals to families facing food insecurity. They sponsor youth athletics, organizing team meals and fundraising for track and wrestling events. Their holiday Giving Tree initiative lets community members purchase gifts or gift cards for families in need.

Giving back is a grand initiative at Grand Fun. They annually give away more than 20 fully-hosted birthday parties for children in foster care and their families. They support local schools with low-cost field trip options customized to each group. They donate to every fundraiser that asks, and have hosted in-person fundraisers for local special needs clubs, PTO/PTAs, athletic teams, music and theater.

Community involvement is a priority at PizzaZone. They host 50-plus fundraising Spirit Nights each year for the local library, churches, schools and athletic teams. They’ve also hosted canned food drives for local food pantries and donated more than 700 pounds of food to the local food pantry over the past year. Their annual Christmas party includes lunch for the community’s homeless facility.  

The Brick supports organizations like Seguin Snips Squad to help reduce unwanted litters and prevent unnecessary euthanasia through accessible spay and neuter services. They partner with Beyond 22, an organization that creates opportunities for adults with disabilities. They support the local American Legion chapter through community initiatives and contribute to the Seguin Education Foundation, benefiting Weinert Elementary School and the broader Seguin ISD.

In addition to founding Living Life on 2 Wheels (a nonprofit that’s helped fund All Kids Bike programs in 27 schools and created inclusive cycling opportunities for children with disabilities), Pedal'n Pi is involved with Plattin Peaks Trails, a 600-acre outdoor recreation and conservation project creating hiking, biking and outdoor opportunities in Jefferson County. They donated hundreds of pizzas at a YMCA fundraiser to support youth and family programming.

At 37 Motor City, serving the community is one of their greatest missions. Each Sunday they provide free meals to people in need through their Big Serve initiative. Their community-supported Pay It Forward board has provided more than 1,000 meals to families facing financial hardship. They also work with local organizations to provide meals to children through SNAP-related outreach efforts

Supporting individuals with special needs and disabilities is at the heart of Slice 420’s charitable giving. They hold cooking classes to help special needs individuals grow and feel empowered. They partner with Slice Out Hunger and support their local soup kitchen, Westside CARES, through pizza donations. They also provide 150 meals and give away 100 free pizzas annually to families in need.