Each year the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce and the Glenwood Welcome Center hosts the annual business meeting and the Community Awards Luncheon from 11:30- 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill.   

This year a change was made to focus on the community awards, according to Kay Blauert, executive director of the Welcome Center.   “We will introduce our Board of Directors and retiring board members, highlight our past year and honor our community members,” Blauert explained.

Those selected for community awards will be honored at the luncheon.  They are: 

Youth of the Year are Elsey Hagen and Caleb Mahoney.

Non-Profit of the Year is Pope County Meals on Wheels Provided by Nutrition Services, Inc.

Volunteer of the Year is Terry Duhn and Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Ivan Fossen.

Tickets for the event are $25 each and include a buffet lunch. Tables for six can be reserved for $150.  

Call Kay at the Glenwood Welcome Center at 320-634-3636 for more information or to register.  Registration can also be done on-line by going to Glenwoodlakesarea.org. 

Luncheon is open to the public.