AUTO SERVICE

Dillons honored for commitment to the community

Builders Luncheon, Friday, Noon

Dana College presented Sid and Hazel Dillon with the Cliford T. and D. Florence Hanson Servant Award during the annual Dana College Builders Luncheon.

The Hanson Servant Award recognizes individuals who model selfless devotion and gives recognition to ordinary people who do extraordinary things inspired by faith, love and service.

“Both Sid and Haze Dillon have given unselfishly of themselves and their resources to church, community agencies and institutions, including Dana College,” said Dr. Myrvin Christopherson, president.

“They have built automobile dealerships known for the highest standards of professionalism, customer relations and ethical business practices.”

Both native Omahans, Sid and Hazel (“Haze”) Dillon, attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. They married in 1956 and have four children and 10 grandchildren. They moved to Fremont, Neb., in 1976, where they founded Sid Dillon, Inc., an automobile agency that includes four dealerships in eastern Nebraska.

“We feel it’s our duty and responsibility to share the blessings God has given us,” Hazel Dillon said about her family’s commitment to volunteerism and philanthropy.

They have especially been inspired to help children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds get the same chances in life as others, but often do it with as little fanfare as possible.

“We were very overwhelmed by the fact that (Dana College) even thought of us (for the Hanson Award),” Hazel Dillon said.