Visionary Rising Star Award

Nominate a Chamber member who has been in business five years or less and has demonstrated business success and community leadership.

Previous winners include: S&W Auto Parts, The 308 Boutique, Bilka Chiropractic, Viaero Wireless, Bruning Bank, Holdrege Market Place, Glenwood, Kristine R. Jacobson Public Relations (KRJPR), & Lost Way Brewery

Visionary Super Star Award

Nominate a Chamber member who has been in business six years or more and has demonstrated business success and community leadership.

Previous winners include: Janssen Auto Group, Stephanie's, Double D Cleaners & Gifts & Things, Family Medical Specialties, The cutting Room, Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home, Phelps Memorial Health Center, Becton Dickinson, Allmand Bros., & The Sun Theatre.

Trailblazer of the year

Nominate an outstanding leader in the business community.

Previous winners include: Fred Diedrichsen, Kyle Anderson, Richard McClymont, Vickie Klein, Scott Latter, John Boehler, Art Johnson, Strategic Community Investment Group, CHS Agri Service Center, Doug Stevenson, & Barb Malm

Legacy Award
Formerly the Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominate a longtime Chamber Member who has gone above and beyond in their support of the community.

Previous winners include: Don Sjogren, Roger Allmand, Tom & Margo Carlson, Bill & Sue Perry, Charlotte Erickson, Wilbur Black, Roy Pearson, Paula Titus, Bruce & Carol Hendrickson, John Rupe, & Randy Issler.

Friend of Ag

Nominate an Agriculture producer or someone involved in an agribusiness enterprise. The nominee's activities must have a positive effect in the Holdrege area in bringing recognition to the industry or enhancing opportunities for others engaged in agriculture enterprises. 

Previous winners include: Chris Erickson, Monty Vonasek, Don Kraus, Steve Knuth, Rich Waller, Holdrege Irrigation & Husker Irrigation

Community Organization of the year

Nominate a not for profit organization that exists within the Holdrege area. Examples include social service organizations, adult volunteer groups, service clubs, arts organizations, etc. An organization that has made a significant contribution of time, skills, and resources toward the improvement of the Holdrege community: demonstrates exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation, or leadership: serves as a role model for others in their community: and/or inspires others to engage in volunteer service will be eligible for the award. 

Previous winners include: TeamMates, Nebraska Prairie Museum & Phelps County Historical Society, Phelps county Future Fund, Holdrege FFA Chapter, Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department, Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church and Christian Homes.

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Young Professional of the Year

Nominate a Chamber member who is under 40 and has demonstrated success and community leadership.

Student of the Year

Nominate a High School Senior or Junior in the Holdrege Area that has demonstrated leadership and community involvement while excelling in studies.