2025
People of the Year
Chamber Banquet
FEBRUARY 12 ~ 6PM
Connell Community Center
Kent Olsen
Man of the Year
Olivia Grassl Kniveton
Woman of the Year
Aubrey Eppich
Educator of the Year
Chuck & Jane Nicodemus
Seniors of the Year
Leprekon Harvest Foods
Business of the Year
Mei-Ling Inn
Business of the Year
Eleanora Peters
Rising Star
Chamber Banquet
CONNELL COMMUNITY CENTER
The Greater Connell Area Chamber of Commerce presents a catered dinner and auction at the annual Chamber Banquet. Tickets are $30. Tables seat 8 but seating is not assigned or reserved. Please arrive early for seat and table selection. Tickets are available at Connell Grange Supply, Community First Bank, and Kaffrin's or you can purchase online here.
Join us to celebrate the people of the year and honored businesses!
During the evening, you'll hear from honored and surprise guests as we lead up to the awards presentation for Man, Woman, Educator, Senior, Rising Star and Businesses of the Year.
Here's a more detailed look at what you can expect:
* Thursday, FEB 12 ~ 6:00pm *
- Arrive a little early for table and seat selection.
- Each table is custom-decorated with lots of giveaways.
- We expect to serve dinner promptly at 6pm.
- Meet and mingle with other members of the community.
- Learn about the award recipients and honored businesses.
- Bid on select items during the auction finale.
- Claim your table gifts as you depart for the evening.
The Chamber Banquet is a great way to have a fun and informative night out. It's also a chance to discover new businesses and people that you might not otherwise know.

THURSDAY
FEB 12
6PM

















