This year the event will be celebrated at 5:30pm., Thursday, January 20, at the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center. The evening will begin with a social hour followed by a meal from Home Plate. A short program will follow with the announcement of the Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year recipients, as well as the United Way Volunteer of the Year honor. Gus Gustafson will round out the evening offering an inspirational message based on his life story intertwined with bouts of comedic relief. His message will leave a lasting impression and encourage those in attendance.

The cost of the dinner is $50.00 per person (which includes 2 drink tickets per person person) or $400 for a table of eight. Final numbers will be turned in to the caterer by the end of the business day on Friday, Jan. 7. Tickets are available at the chamber office by calling 712-546-8821 or by e-mailing kim@lemarschamber.org.