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Chamber Awards Banquet

Annual Member & Awards Banquet

An Evening to Celebrate Business & Community
Each year, the Keith County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Member & Awards Banquet to celebrate the businesses, professionals, organizations, and volunteers who help our community thrive.
This special evening brings together Chamber members, community leaders, and local partners to reflect on the year, recognize excellence, and look ahead to what’s next.
It’s a night of appreciation, connection, and celebration.
Evening Program
The evening includes:
• Guest Arrival & Refreshments featuring Peek-a-Booze
• Welcome & Opening Remarks — Lana Shaw, Chamber President
• Tourism & Chamber Overview — Shawn Rubek, Tourism Director
• Membership Update — Dawn Haney, Membership Director
• Dinner Service
• Award Presentations
• Board Nominations & Voting
• Dessert, Coffee & Networking
The program honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have made a meaningful impact on our business community.
Chamber Awards
Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in several categories:
  • Business Professional of the Year
  • Business of the Year
  • Service Organization of the Year
  • Drover of the Year
Business Professional of the Year

Recognizing an individual who demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the local business community.

2025 Nominees included:

Doug Davis
Jordan Namuth
Mary Wilson
Neil Williams

 
2025 Winner: Mary Wilson
Business of the Year
Honoring a local business that exemplifies service, growth, innovation, and community involvement.
 
2025 Nominees included:
A & B Rental
Always Kaffeinated
Arnold Pool Company
Chief Sign Company
Friendly Lock & Key
Front Street Steakhouse
Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack
Poppe’s Truck & Diesel Repair
 
2025 Winner: Always Kaffeinated
Service Organization of the Year
Recognizing a nonprofit or service-based organization that strengthens our community through leadership and impact.
 
2025 Nominees included:
Keith County Area Development (KCAD)
Lake Mac Rotaract
Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO)
Ogallala Rotary Club
Outy Obsession
Pathways of Ogallala
Western Resources Group
 
2025 Winner: Outy Obsession
Drover of the Year
Selected by the Drovers, this award honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to the Chamber and community.
 
2025 Winner: Sally Haythorn
Chamber Leadership & Board Recognition
The banquet also provides an opportunity to recognize the dedicated Chamber Board of Directors and to hold nominations and voting for upcoming board terms.
We extend sincere gratitude to outgoing board members who have generously given their time and leadership in service to the Chamber.

Why This Event Matters

The Annual Member & Awards Banquet is more than a formal gathering. It is a celebration of the people behind the storefronts, the service organizations, the leadership teams, and the volunteer efforts that make Keith County strong.
When we pause to recognize excellence, we strengthen community.

2025 Award Winners Spotlight

Join Us Next Year

Interested in attending or sponsoring the next Annual Member & Awards Banquet?

Contact the Keith County Chamber of Commerce to learn more about tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and nomination timelines.

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