The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated “Lexington, A Better Life,” at their annual banquet Friday evening. The joint chamber/ag banquet honored individuals and businesses with five special awards and in the ag portion of the program three awards were given out.
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Awards presented at Lex Chamber banquet
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The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles (HMMV) was honored with the Friend of Tourism Award. Accepting on behalf of the museum were directors, from left, Chris Larson, Ashley Larson, Terry Lauby and David Smith. Chris Larson, Lauby and Smith were among the four founders of HMMV. Absent was Al Martin, the fourth founder.
Tara Naprstek, center, received the Presidential Award for outstanding service. Reading her nomination was Mike Dowling, left, who was joined by Chamber executive director Heather Heinemann, right.
Madeline’s Café and Baker received the Business of the Year Award. Accepting was current owner, Mataya Schwarz, with Heather Heinemann, right, presenting.
Natalie Martinez, left, presented the new Rising Star Award to Stephanie Navoa, center. They are joined by Chamber Executive Director Heather Heinemann.
The Jim Kelly Memorial Award went to Barb Batie, center. Joining in the presentation were Scott Foster, left, and Chamber executive director Heather Heinemann, right.
Rick Esslinger, left, accepts the Ag Employee of the Year Award from Chamber director Zach Blessin, right.
The Agri-Service Award went to HAR Transportation of Lexington. Making the presentation was Zach Blessin, right, to HAR owners, Tim and Dan Heinemann, left.
The entire Don and Joan Burks family was present to accept the award designating them as the Lexington Area Farm Family of the Year. Back row, from left, Mike and Janee Hamilton, Ashlyn Hamilton, Joan Burks, Don Burks, John Burks holding Ryker Burks, and Megan Burks holding Kenzley Burks. Front row, from left: Jace and Beckett Hamilton.
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