It took an Arabian Village on an Arabian night to pull off the 82nd Annual Greater Minden Chamber’s Awards Gala, complete with decorations, food and entertainment.

Presenting sponsor Home Federal Bank aided chamber members and staff with everything needed to make it a magical evening. The VIP reception was sponsored by TA Express Travel Center and catered by Hugh Wood Catering, as was the evening dinner.

Social Sponsors included Catherine Hunt Realtor, LaState Realty, Durrett Law & Title, Fibrebond Corp., Interstate Building Materials, Mike’s Hometown Spirits, Shug’s Minden and The Villas at Spanish Court.

Silver Sponsors were Barksdale Federal Credit Union, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., of Minden, Madden Contracting, Meadowview Health & Rehab and Town & Country Health & Rehab. 

Gibsland Bank & Trust and Minden Medical Center served as Gold Sponsors, while b1 Bank took over as Awards Sponsor.

Chamber Awards

Small Business of the Year: Under Dawgs 

Business of the Year: LaState Realty

Businessperson of the Year: Mike Elshout

Community Partner of the Year: Minden Foundation

Hometown Hero: Colin Campbell

Lifetime Achievement: Jack Byrd

Young Women’s Service Club chose Charlotte Jones as Woman of the Year, while Minden Lions Club picked Larry Milford as Man of the Year.