Our Heroes of the Month

BrewersOctober is here, and with it, the age-old festival of beer... Oktoberfest! Which is why this month, we're honoring Brewers. These professionals think, dream, and drink beer all day long so that you can enjoy your favorite malted beverage at a restaurant, like...

Coaches Whether it's on a playing field or in a boardroom, coaches help to elevate your performance. They play a crucial role in guiding and developing individuals or teams in various fields, including sports, business, and personal growth. Coaches provide expert...

Search & Rescue Most of us probably don't often think about Search & Rescue workers, but that one time you need them, you stand in wonder about what they do. When a loved one is missing, when there's an emergency, when things go wrong, Search & Rescue is...

We can't honor this group enough! From lighting the sparks in tiny tots to making sure our doctors, lawyer, and other professionals are well-prepared, Teachers own a special place among heroes. Their commitment to learning, no matter the age or ability of the student,...

With the recent fire on Oceanside Pier, we are reminded about a group of people who are often unsung heroes until they are called to act.

This month we’re honoring lifeguards.

Without their assistance, the Oceanside fire would have been far worse and raged for much longer. Lifeguards perform life-saving work, rescuing and caring for beach-goers. They’ll tell you where the waves are breaking, caution you about riptides and stingrays, and let you know the current water temps…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. They may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.  That’s where Autism Therapists come in. These special educators help people with ASD, and their families, work with their unique strengths and differences, allowing them to grow and thrive in the world.

Through the end of March, we are honoring Women Small Business Owners. You are a creative force to be reckoned with! Women-owned businesses account for TRILLIONS of dollars in our economy, and hire more than 10 million people. Way to be a BOSS…

This month we honor FLORISTS. These hard-working heroes can help you express your feelings to your one true love, say happy birthday to your bestie, cheer up someone recovering from illness, welcome new humans to the world, or send condolences to that fan whose team didn’t make it to the Superbowl. Florists work hard to make your world a little brighter, a little more colorful, and a lot more thoughtful…

This month, we honor all restaurant workers. Your work brings food to our tables, smiles to our faces, and business to local economies. We salute your drive, and the long hours you spend on your feet taking care of everyone. 

This month, we honor all musicians and songwriters, whether you’ve charted or not. Your work brings music to our ears. We salute your talent, drive, and the long hours you spend tuning your craft. 

We’re big fans of the people who pour their hearts into their work. That’s why this month, we’re honoring Equestrian Rescue Workers.

Like Saddles in Service. They not only rescue and adopt rescue horses, but they use them to combat the suicide rates of Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders through equine-assisted learning and activities.

As October rolls in and we search for the perfect pumpkin, at American Heroes & Brew, we give thanks for our local Growers & Farmers. Without them, our pumpkins, corn, strawberries, flowers, and more would not exist. More than 6,000 farmers call San Diego...

As spiritual leaders, members of the clergy have a profound impact on the lives of people and communities. They dedicate themselves to serving others, offering guidance, comfort, and a sense of purpose in times of joy and sorrow. Their unwavering dedication to their calling and their tireless efforts to uplift humanity truly make them heroes.

Postal workers are unsung heroes with an indispensable role in our daily lives and the functioning of society. Rain, shine, sleet, or hail they embark on their rounds, ensuring that essential mail and packages reach our doorsteps reliably. Their commitment to duty often extends beyond the call of duty, as they navigate complex routes, tackle adverse weather conditions, and work long hours to make sure no delivery is left behind…

It may seem like they’re living large, but it’s not all fun and games for professional athletes. It’s an actual profession, full of work, practice, sweat, and sometimes tears. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, dancing, golf, or any other sport, these often well-known people work hard so the rest of us can be entertained and inspired. Yes, even pro surfers, snowboarders, and bowlers work hard for their money and our joy…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. They may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.  That’s where Autism Therapists come in. These special educators help people with ASD, and their families, work with their unique strengths and differences, allowing them to grow and thrive in the world.

You’ve probably noticed Girl Scouts camped in front of your favorite grocery stores. Those tiny entrepreneurs are delivering a yearly dose of joy with their annual cookie sales while working on skills that will last a lifetime. Who helps to shape these mighty wee ones? Their Scout Leaders, of course! It takes a small army of leaders in every community to help grow the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Indian Guides, and others…

This month we honor the hard-working employees at the banks. Bank Tellers are the front line when it comes to your money. 💰 They handle your money, what more do you need to know? 
Tellers take money in, make sure it gets to the right account, and help with any technical banking issues and questions. They issue bank checks, credit cards, and money orders. And they can help with mortgages and payments, safety deposit boxes, and foreign currency exchanges. They answer questions about interest rates, credit, business banking, and the current financial markets, too…

This month we honor the hard-working employees who pop-up during the holiday season. They take pictures with Santa, wrap gifts with bows, tie Christmas trees to car roofs, and man the long checkout lines in retail stores across America. Without retail holiday retail workers, we wouldn’t have a chance to celebrate our holidays as merrily with our loved ones. They keep everything moving and jolly and bright…

This month we honor the hard-working employees making Octoberfest possible: brewers & distillers!  They tirelessly make your favorite IPAs, spend hours contemplating hops and barleys, and patiently watch their creations ferment. They even add a little pumpkin spice to the batch of beverages they create. For all you do, this Bud’s for you. And so is this amazing amber larger. And that delicious bourbon. And let’s not forget about the creative vodkas that exist…and… you get the picture…

This month’s heroes are the people who work in the sun while you’re playing at the beach. This month we’re honoring lifeguards and beach workers. They perform life-saving work, rescuing and caring for beach-goers. They’ll tell you where the waves are breaking, caution you about riptides and stingrays, and let you know the current water temps…

News reporters, their camera crews, editors, and anchors really are unsung heroes. They put themselves on the front lines of every happy, tragic, terrifying, and noteworthy occasion just so we can sit down and find out what’s happening in the world. And they work hard! From investigating and writing, filming, and editing, to telling the story, they live at a fast pace…

May is the time everyone in tax accounting can breathe for a minute. They work hard filing your taxes, dealing with the IRS, and making sure your extensions are filed on time. When you’re a tax preparer or accountant, it might seem like thankless work. You spend hours pouring over numbers, hunting down receipts, and figuring out how to make the most of it…

You know them… They’re the guys and girls responsible for the compliments your yard gets. Trimming, mowing, raking, and caring for your grass, plants, trees, and flowers. They work tirelessly to make give your yard the phot-perfect finish. They also trim the trees and grass around every one of the places where you work and shop and visit…

From the back-of-house to those that greet you at the door, restaurant workers are heroes. They work tirelessly, and many put in long hours, to ensure that your experience at a restaurant is top-notch. Prepping, cooking, cleaning, delivering your meals… they do it all!

Delivery drivers… without them, business would just not happen. They bring your Amazon packages to your door, deliver important packages for businesses, drop off more products at your favorite retail shops, and even deliver fresh produce to our chef. DELIVERY DRIVERS ROCK!

Rideshare drivers are more helpful than you might have imagined… Car in the shop? Ride to the airport? Want dinner delivered? These unsung heroes have you covered. They work tirelessly, often with little notice, and sometimes at crazy hours. (The airport at 4am… in Los Angeles? Yep. They’ll take you.)

Health Care Workers are our unsung heroes. Especially now. They work tirelessly, and often with little notice. They’re on the front lines and in the background at the same time. ❤️ Nurses, Aids, Physical Therapists, Home Health Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, whatever your specialty, we see you…