2017 Annual Awards Celebration was held Friday night. The function, sponsored by Valley County Economic Development, Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, and Valley County Community Foundation Fund, saw more than 100 business owners, board members, and citizens come to Trotter Event Center in Ord. The evening began with a social hour, followed by hors d’oeuvres and the awards ceremony. Singer/musician Dave Lerbakken provided the evening’s entertainment.
Awards were presented in 11 categories. The winners in each category are listed below:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & IMPROVEMENT: Shopko, Cobblestone, Trotter Event Center & Orscheln’s
SILVER CITIZEN: Janie Zadina
EXCELLENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS: Sell Service, Inc.
PARTNER IN PROGRESS: Matt Woodward
INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND/OR WEBSITE: Valley County Health System
RISING STAR: Misko Sports
EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG CITIZEN: Adrienne Meckel
DYNAMIC YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER: Beth Knapinski
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE: Ord Volunteer Fire Department
HIGH IMPACT ORGANIZATION: Valley Performing Arts Theater (The Golden Husk)
HONORARY LIFETIME CHAMBER MEMBER: Walt Smith
