By Bonnie Culverhouse

Two well-known North Webster Parish natives who have made Minden their homes, were recognized as Minden’s Man and Woman of the Year during the Greater Minden Chamber 83rd Annual Awards Gala Thursday night.

Springhill native Sara McDaniel who has purchased and renovated several properties in Minden, as well as been instrumental in bringing an HGTV TV show and several magazines to town, was named by Young Women’s Service Club as Woman of the Year.

Tracy Campbell, also from Springhill, has spent the last several years in the community as a journalist and financial institution agent helping others in many capacities. He was named Man of the Year by Minden Lions Club.

Campbell served as emcee of Thursday night’s event, along with Jake Chapman.

In addition, named as award winners were the following:

Small Business of the Year: Brick Street Coffee

Business of the Year: Harper Motors

Business Person of the Year: Kathryn Cropper, Red Blooms

Community Partner of the Year: Living Word Minden and

Spirit of Hospitality: James Huffman (not pictured).