The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce gave out three awards during their annual banquet on Saturday, April 8th, at the Rocky Run Golf Course clubhouse in Dell Rapids. The chamber handed out their annual awards of Business of the Year, Community Spirit Award, and Volunteer of the Year award.
Katie Luttmann and The Mason Jar Boutique was named the 2016 Dell Rapids Business of the Year. The Community Spirit Award was given to Rob Everist. The Volunteer of the Year was given to the Dell Rapids Connections group.
Besides the annual awards that were given, the evening also included a social hour, a catered meal by J&K Randel Catering of Dell Rapids, and a speech by inspirational business speaker and best-selling sports author Ross Bernstein. Bernstein shared his thoughts and stories about passion and keys to business success with those in attendance. He also gave away one of his books, America’s Coach, to everyone in attendance.

Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce board members Dan Ahlers, Amanda Roth, Amber Larson, Melissa Van’t Hof, Amy Lensing, Holly Davidson with Ross Bernstein.