Polson Chamber honors community members
Roaring Twenties was the theme of Saturday's Polson chamber banquet – exemplified here by Mary Sale, Jayme Cotter and Carol Lynn Lapotka. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Katie Walter, named Volunteer of the Year for her tireless efforts on behalf of Mission Valley Ice Arena, receives the award from MC Brian Miskimins. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Kindergarten teacher Nina Barfoot received the Teacher of the Year award during Saturday's chamber banquet from Cherry Valley principal Jon Gustafson. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Carol Lynn Lapotka accepts Polson Leadership Award from Chamber president Louis Cross. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
The Polson Chamber of Commerce slipped into the Roaring Twenties Saturday night for its “Moon Over Polson” banquet and awards ceremony at KwaTaqNuk Resort. Beads, feathers and flapper attire set the mood for a festive evening.
Brian Miskimins of Anderson Broadcasting was master of ceremonies. “Lots of work and energy went into this celebration of our local community and it was so heartwarming to see all of the support for the business community,” he said.
This year’s winners were:
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year: North Lake County Library Foundation
• Polson Leadership Award: Carol Lynn Lapotka of HandMADE Montana
• Citizen of the Year: Toni Whealon, president of the Greater Polson Community Foundation
• Community Volunteer of the Year: Katie Walter of the Mission Valley Ice Arena
• Business of the Year: Lake City Bakery
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Rod Johnson
Representatives from Polson Schools were also on hand to honor the following teachers and staff: kindergarten teacher Patricia Barfoot and high-school instructional para Ivie Schoenen.
