Sidney Chamber Award Winners

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet on January 21 at the Richland County Event Center. Receiving awards were from left Mrs. Tracy Kessel, Central Elementary, Educator of the Year Award; Gary and Karen Schoepp, Action Auto, Horizon Award; Ms.Grace Ellwein accepted Sunrise Spirit Award for Arch Ellwein; James Brower on behalf of Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Partners in Progress Award; Julie Goss, Richland County Conservation District, wins the Agriculture Award; Michelle Frank, Esprit Health Clinic & Central MediSpa, wins the Entrepreneur Award.

Julie Goss, Richland County Conservation District, wins the Agriculture Award for going above and beyond to help the area's farmers and ranchers; Sponsored by The Roundup.

Michelle Frank, Esprit Health Clinic & Central MediSpa, wins the Entrepreneur Award for being a successful new business going beyond the ordinary to capture the public's attention; Stockbank Bank Sponsor.

Mrs. Tracy Kessel, Central Elementary, wins the Educator of the Year Award for her positive attitude, teaching skills, and work both in and out of the classroom; sponsored by DTF Educational Consulting.

Jeremy Norby, Seitz Insurance, presented with the Past President Award for his time as 2018 Chamber Board President. Sponsored by Sidney Country Club.

Gary and Karen Schoepp, Action Auto, wins the Horizon Award for being a successful business that is breaking new ground and moving forward;Sponsored by Sidney Health Center.

Arch Ellwein wins the Sunrise Spirit Award for outstanding service to the Sidney community. His plaque was accepted on his behalf by Ms. Grace Ellwein; Sponsored by Sidney Herald.

James Brower on behalf of Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project wins the Partners in Progress Award in special recognition of their efforts to ensure Sidney's vitality for years to come. Sponsored by Seitz Insurance.

Front row, left to right: Gary Schoepp, Laura Schieber, Elaine Stedman, Will McCament. Back row, left to right: Kelly Reisig, Peggy Errecart, Bill Vander Weele, Boyde Frye, Jeremy Norby.