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Auburn Chamber Honors Individuals, Organizations at 79th Annual Banquet

Auburn Chamber Honors Individuals, Organizations at 79th Annual Banquet
LEADING THE Auburn Chamber of Commerce during 2026, all directors unless noted, are, from left, Wendy Rowell, immediate past president; Kelli Hanley; Lauren Vinson, president; Jody Adams, vice president; Brent Meyer; Joni Falk, secretary; Billie Bentley; Ricki Sinner; Jacob Bowman and Jacquelyn Kennedy. Not pictured are Troy Barker, treasurer; and Blayne Behrends and Scott Siegel.

Around 100 persons helped the Auburn Chamber of Commerce celebrate the past year’s successes Thursday night, Nov. 6 at Arbor Manor. Presented awards were: Volunteer of the Year: Jody Adams. Additional nominees were: Pam Adams, Joni Falk, Christina Hatcher, Rick Janssen, Lyndsay Maahs, Lauren Vinson, and Catholic Social Services and St. Francis Gift & Thrift volunteers.

It recognizes an individual from a Chamber member business who gives generously of their time and talents to support Auburn and make it a thriving, welcoming place.

Community Engaged Business of the Year: Kayakjak Outfitters. Also considered were: Apace, The Cenacle, The Farmer’s Wife and her love for farm fresh junk and Village Design.

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