October 12, 2022
The Community Partnership Awards Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and the City of Forest City exemplifies our three entities partnering together to help better our community.
This years awards were given to:
John K. and Luise V. Hanson Lifetime Achievement award:
Tony and Sue Coloff
FCED Economic Impact Award:
Hanson Family Foundation
Merit Awards:
Toby Welsh and Amy Ryan
Volunteer of the Year:
Dr. Laila Buck
Best Business Practice of the Year:
John V. Hanson Career Center (Jim Haag)
New Business of the Year:
Cobblestone Inn & Suites (Nicole Peterson and Brad Cook)
Business of the Year:
Kingland Construction (Brittany Frerichs)
Barney Ruiter Citizenship Award:
Bob Kuefler
Gaylord Wooge Service Award:
Paul Fitzgerald, Nick and Nate Nelson
A huge thank you to Dr. Bob Alsop for being our Emcee for this great event!
Shout out to Brian Keely and the Waldorf Food Service crew for the great lunch served!