More than 50 tables and 500 persons attended the Greater Minden Chamber’s 84th Annual Award Gala Tuesday to find out the outstanding businesses and persons of the year.

Above, attendees enjoyed a meal catered by Hugh Wood Catering. Dessert Sponsor was Home Federal Bank, while Under Daws Sports Grill was the Spirit Sponsor. (Photo by Bonnie Culverhouse)

Photos below in order are (By Marilyn Miller):
Small Business of the Year: Kyle Towns Services
Business of the Year: Bienville Lumber Co.
Businessperson of the Year: John Carruth, Ace Hardware
Community Partner of the Year: Possibilities Antiques & Collectibles/Evergreen Life Services
Spirit of Hospitality Award: Mark Chreene, owner of KASO/KBEF

Those accepting are shown with 2025 Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Lindsay McClaran (left) and Greater Minden Chamber Executive Director/CEO Stephanie Barnette.

To see photos and read about Man and Woman of the Year as well as Lifetime Achievement Award, go to: https://websterparishjournal.com/2026/03/25/chamber-gala-wraps-up-2025-with-2026-awards/
Lifetime Achievement Award: Jack Montgomery
2026 Woman of the Year: Jodie Waller Martin
2026 Man of the Year: Graham Walker.