92nd Annual Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Held on Thursday

Posted By: Jamie Dickerman
January 20, 2023 @ 5:00 am
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Emily Bivens, Executive Director of Jamestown Chamber of Commerce at 92nd Annual Jamestown Chamber Awards Banquet at Harold Newman Arena.

Nate Willer, Jamestown Chamber Board of Directors, addressing the crowd during the 92nd Annual Jamestown Chamber Awards Banquet on Thursday night at Harold Newman Arena.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com/Jamestown Chamber) – The 92nd Annual Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held January 19th, 2023 at the Harold Newman Arena on the University of Jamestown Campus.

The annual banquet is held to highlight the importance of the chamber and recognize the businesses and individuals who continue to serve the community and surrounding area to the highest degree.

The Beautification Committee recognized Two Rivers Activity Center with their Continuing Beautification Award, Frontier Village with the Spot of Beauty Award, and First Community Credit Union with the Best Landscaping Award.

The Young Professional of the Year Award was given to Shannon Klatt. Klatt was nominated for her passion in public service, on projects and groups, and high involvement in other community events and organizations.

Shannon Klatt, director of health promotions at Central Valley Health.

The Business of the Year award went to R.M. Stoudt. This award recognizes a business who continues to provide superior customer service with high involvement in the community. The award is voted on by the Young Professionals of Jamestown from the previous year’s Business of the Month award winners.

The Above & Beyond Award was given to Ben Smith with the Jamestown Public Schools. His nomination letter pointed to his vast number of roles in the school district and his community involvement. Some activities include a community service project to give all 2nd graders a free book in Jamestown, raising money and awareness for men’s health, and more.

Ben Smith, Social Studies instructor at Jamestown Public School.

The Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award was given to Alden Kollman. Kollman has been a longstanding staple in the Jamestown community and has been a driving force in preserving the history of Stutsman County. Through his leadership, the Lutz Mansion has become a gem for tourism and a site for front porch chats. Other work includes the new computerized inventory, countless hours of research, and involvement in different pursuits and organizations.

Alden Kollman, curator of Stutsman County Museum

The 93rd Annual Chamber Awards Banquet will be held January 18th, 2024.