Steve Thomas Named Weston’s 2025 Citizen of the Year

Longtime Weston resident Steve Thomas has been named the town’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, an honor presented annually by the Weston Police Commission. The award recognizes Thomas for his decades of hands-on service and quiet dedication to the community.

In accepting the award, Thomas said with characteristic humility, “What do I bring to the table? I’m not a community organizer. I don’t serve on boards or in emergency services. I’m a tradesman—a carpenter. Maybe an odd addition to this hall of fame, but I am deeply honored and truly humbled.”

While he may not serve in an official capacity, Thomas is one of Weston’s most dependable and generous volunteers. A resident for over 40 years, he’s made an indelible impact through his tireless work with the Weston Kiwanis Club, Lachat Town Farm, and beyond.

At Kiwanis, Thomas is known for doing the unglamorous—but essential—work. He’s the first to arrive at Saturday meetings to set up, and the last to leave after cleanup. He leads food drives to benefit the Weston Food Pantry, organizes roadside cleanups, and plays a key role in the annual Reservoir Run—hauling supplies, setting up water stations before sunrise, and staying until the last item is packed away.

In the spring, he heads up operations at the Kiwanis Food Tent, overseeing logistics with quiet precision and a generous spirit.

His impact also extends to Lachat Town Farm, where Thomas is the go-to handyman. Whether building goat shelters, fixing windows, or constructing the multi-level risers for last year’s production of Seared, he’s always ready with tools in hand and a willingness to help.

Neighbors on Blueberry Hill know him as the person to call when a generator dies or a pipe bursts. And for veterans across Connecticut, his work with Purple Heart Homes has made their lives safer and more accessible. Thomas has led five major home modification projects for veterans with disabilities—installing ramps, widening doorways, and building roll-in showers.

“Steve represents everything this award is about,” said Kirby Brendsel a member of the Weston Police Commission. “He’s humble, hardworking, and committed to making Weston a better place—not for recognition, but because he genuinely cares.”

In every corner of town, from Lachat to the food pantry to the roadside, Steve Thomas has left his mark. And thanks to this year’s Citizen of the Year award, his quiet contributions are now receiving the recognition they deserve.