Nominations sought for Pequot Lakes Excellence in Service awards – Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

PEQUOT LAKES — The third annual

Pequot Lakes Excellence in Service Awards

, sponsored by the Pequot Lakes Chamber, will take place Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in the Lakeside Ballroom at Breezy Point Resort.

Nominations are being taken now through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in five categories. Visit pequotlakes.com to make nominations.

• Business of the Year: A business that has helped grow the community through job creation and facility expansions; thinks about buying products and services locally, where possible; fosters an excellent working relationship with its employees; and leads by example in participating in community events and activities. 

Nominees must be a Pequot Lakes Chamber member and be located in the 56472 ZIP code.

Past award recipients are

Pequot Lakes Dairy Queen

in 2024 and

Lonesome Cottage Furniture Company

in 2023.

• Citizen of the Year: A community member whose contributions help make living in this community a better place and who goes above and beyond in community pride and service. 

Nominees must be a full-time resident and live in the 56472 ZIP code.

Past award recipients are

Mark Jurchen

in 2024 and

Tyler Gardner

in 2023.

• Employee of the Year: An employee who exemplifies service and professionalism, is knowledgeable, a role model for other employees and a champion of the community. 

Nominees must work at a Pequot Lakes Chamber member business within the 56472 ZIP code.

Past award recipients are

Dave Wonders

in 2024 and

Shari Monahan

in 2023.

• Pequot Lakes School Staff of the Year: Someone who radiates positivity, promotes Patriot Pride and helps make the Pequot Lakes School District a successful place for students, other staff and the community through acts of service. 

Nominees must be employed by the Pequot Lakes School District.

Past award recipients are

Joanna O’Neil

in 2024 and

Nancy Ryan

in 2023.

• Volunteer of the Year: An individual who has given their time and skills unselfishly and, in turn, has a positive effect on the community. 

Nominees must serve in a volunteer role within the 56472 ZIP code (but doesn’t have to live in that ZIP code) and cannot have been a past winner.

Past award recipients are

RaeAnn Hecker

in 2024 and

Jenni Goncz

y in 2023.

Award recipients will be announced before the February event. Register to attend or to be a sponsor at pequotlakes.com.

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