New Horizons Chamber held its 2026 Gala Awards banquet last Friday (03.13) at New Hampton Golf and Country Club.
Winners in individual categories include:
Community Spark Award: Nick Noehl
Rising Star Award: Larsen Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
Business Volunteer of the Year: Larsen Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
Lifetime Achievement Award: Roger & Jean Kolbet
Customer Service Excellence: Klunders Kafe
Chamber Sponsor of the Year: Rebel Diamonds
Behind-the-Scenes Champion: Megan Baltes
Volunteer of the Year: Patty Phillips
Local Loyalty Award: Kerstin Schwickerath
Heartland Hero: Stan Trask
New Horizons Chamber has also announced the Klunders Family as grand marshals for 2026 New Hampton Heartland Days parade on Friday, June 12, with New Hampton’s citywide celebration continuing on Saturday, June 13.
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