2018 Annual Community Awards Celebration

Description

The 2018 Annual Chamber Community Awards Celebration is an event featuring the community awards presentation to deserving Woodbury area recipients in six categories.  The top two finalists in each category have been invited to attend the event, where the winners will be announced.

Congratulations Community Award Finalists:
Business of the year: Family Achievement Center and Horton Orthodontics 
Citizen of the year: Theresa Janechek and Adam Roloff 
Educator of the year:  Dan Palkki and Richard Romano 
Nonprofit of the year: Woodbury Athletic Association and Woodbury Community Foundation
Public Safety Worker of the year: Imran Ali and Paul Kroshus
Youth Volunteer of the year: Zoe Livingston and Emma Wolf

Attend the Event:
The evening includes dinner, presentation of community award recipients, entertainment by award winning comedy stage hypnotist Amye Scharlau, and Silent and Live Auctions . The Annual Award Celebration is the major fundraiser of the chamber--bring cash or credit card to participate in the popular Wine Pull ($10 for a bottle) and your phone and credit card to participate in online bidding for 50 awesome Silent Auction items, four fantastic Live Auction items, and a tasty Dessert Live Auction with donations from Costco, Dorothy Ann Bakery, Hy-Vee, Jerry’s Foods, Key’s Café, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nadia Cakes, and Sam’s Club.
 
Live Auction Items--Bring Your Credit Card:  
HEALTHEAST WAYS TO WELLNESS CULINARY EXPERIENCE
For up to 16 people, onsite at their new state-of-the-art teaching kitchen located on the HealthEast Woodwinds campus. Choose from a chef curated menu paired with a wine & beer tasting.  Donated by HealthEast Ways to Wellness ($1,500 Value)
STILLWATER BALLOON RIDE FOR 2 OVER THE ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY
Launches from Lakeland, MN balloon port, with a champagne celebration waiting for you upon landing. Includes a $100 restaurant gift certificate for you to enjoy dinner in historic downtown Stillwater after your ride.  Donated by Gebhard & Giguere ($850 Value)
PONTOON BOAT RIDE ON THE ST. CROIX FOR UP TO 8 PASSENGERS
Includes a skilled captain & food/beverages. Departs from Stillwater for a 6-8 hour ride, including a stop at Mallards in Bayport for $100 in appetizers & drinks.
Donated by Matt Johnson, Anew Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Premier Realty ($850 Value)
TWO MAROON 5 CONCERT TICKETS & PARKING PASS - SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 - XCEL CENTER
Includes $125 Gift & Club Cards to The Tavern Grill for dinner before the show!
Donated by Wellington Management ($500 Value)

Silent Auction: Online bidding returns--bring your phone and credit card! 
More than 50 awesome Items including 55 inch TV from Walmart, GoPro donated by Bank Mutual, Big Thrill Factory Family 4 pack, Amazon Echo donated by Image360, beverage/wine fridge from Warners' Stellian, Minnesota Wild hockey tickets donated by Ideal Credit Union, rounds of golf at Royal, Prestwick, Eagle Valley and Oak Marsh Golf Clubs, Beer-a-mid, Brave New Workshop tickets, Ordway and Chanhassen theater tickets donated by Comcast Spotlight, Sky Zone jump passes, Goldfish Swim School membership and month of lessons, Balloon Artistry party package, Flowers on the Park dozen roses for a month, University of Minnesota River Falls non credit/online course, Valley Orthodontics gift certificate for braces or indesign, DNA kit and consultation by Lead Sheep Productions, ICC carpet cleaning, Heather's Green and Clean home cleaning and C More Clearly window cleaning packages, Sheraton Hotel and Residence Inn Suites stays, Savoy's one pizza a month for a year, Sasha Interiors consultation, Tom Dunn professional photography session, gift cards and gift baskets from Salon Elite, City & County Credit Union, Hom Furniture, Jerry's Foods, Keys Cafe, Jersey Mikes, T. Morris, Kowalski's, Heppner's Auto, Lifeline Chiropractic, Carmine's, Big Frog, Nothing Bundt Cake, Famous Dave's, Whole Foods, Patina, Sandy's Coffee, Sargent Peppers, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, Seasons Holiday, Waxing the City, North Risk Partners, Lunds & Byerlys.

Menu (Gluten Free): 
Butternut Squash Salad, Dual Entrée-Beef Short Ribs and Chicken Veronique, Stuffed Baby Red Potato, Ancient Grains, Broccolini and Salted Caramel Budin for dessert..

Ticket Pricing:  January 19, 2018 Deadline to Register!
$80 Single Ticket  
$600 for Table of 8


Join our growing list of sponsors!  Click Here for the sponsorship opportunities. For more information on sponsoring, contact Laurie Staiger at 651-578-0722 or laurie@woodburychamber.org

Special Meal Requests: The menu for this event is Gluten Free; however, if you have a special meal request, please indicate in the comment section: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian or Nut Free meal. Special meals are ordered in advance. Upon checking in, you will be given a special meal card to be given to your server. Thank you.