Chamber honors individuals, groups that make Polson great
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News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual banquet and awards presentation on Nov. 9 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The Chamber recognized the local businesses, volunteers and non-profits that dedicate so much time, talent, and energy into making Polson successful.
Rob Turner, president of the Polson Chamber and president-elect Louis Cross began the evening with welcoming remarks and thanked all the board members, volunteers and ambassadors for their year of hard work and commitment. Once dinner was served, a short video produced by David W. King Pictures was presented spotlighting the events and business’ that make Polson such a fun and fantastic place to live and visit.
The winners of the 2014 Polson Chamber of Commerce Awards along with the Polson School District Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year and the City of Polson Employee of the Year were presented with a plaque in recognition of their efforts in each of the categories in which they were nominated.
The winners in each category are as follows:
• Business of the Year – Anderson Broadcasting
• Non-Profit of the Year – Greater Polson Community Foundation
• Agricultural/Natural Resources Business of the Year – Flathead Lake Biological Station
• Leadership Award – Judge James Manley
• Citizen of the Year – Mayor Heather Knutson
• Volunteer/Ambassador of the Year – Ann Belen
• Past President Award – Rich Forbis
• Teacher of the Year – Jon Gustafson
• Classified Staff of the Year – Dan Giles
• City Employee of the Year – Alan Booth
For more information on the event, call the chamber office at (406)-883-5969 or go to www.polsonchamber.com.
