2023 Pioneer Spirit Award

Congratulations to Pastime Lanes for being awarded the 2023 Pioneer Spirit Award.

This award honors successful businesses that have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of leadership and philanthropy for at least the last 20 years.

2023 Max Award

Congratulations to Jacque Cranson for being awarded the 2023 Max Award.

This award honors individuals or organizations that have made significant and/or extraordinary contributions to the Hastings community, the Hastings Area, or the Chamber of Commerce in recent months or years.

2023 Busisness of the Year - Nonprofit

Congratulations to Catholic Social Services Hastings for being awarded the 2023 Business of the Year - Nonprofit.

This award honors a nonprofit organization that has shown exemplary achievement in Hastings and the surrounding area.

2023 Business of the Year - Up to 25 Employees

Congratulations to KHAS Radio for being awarded the 2023 Business of the Year - Up To 25 Employees.



This award honors smaller businesses based on the number of employees of 25 or less. Businesses are evaluated on community involvement, sound business practices, and making a significant impact on the local community and/or economy.

2023 Business of the Year - 26 or more Employees

Congratulations to Pinnacle Bank for being awarded the 2023 Business of the Year - 26 or more employees.



This award honors businesses based on the number of employees of 26 or more. Businesses are evaluated on community involvement, sound business practices, and making a significant impact on the local community and/or economy.

2023 Outstanding Community Service

Congratulations to Brady Rhodes for being awarded the 2023 Outstanding Community Service Award.



This award honors a business or individual that has helped write the modern history of Hastings with outstanding credentials in business, education, and community service.

2023 Leadership Hastings Outstanding Alumi

Congratulations to Nate Gengenbach for being awarded the 2023 Business of the Year - 26 or more employees.



This award honors a Leadership Hastings Alumnus for their outstanding leadership efforts in our community and their continued support of Leadership Hastings. 

2023 Connectors Outstanding Dedication

The Chamber would like to recognize our Connectors Committee for the time and energy they put into helping to make the Chamber a success.

The Outstanding Dedication Award recognizes those who have maintained an above-average attendance while celebrating our members.

This year’s winners are Zach Christensen with GTA Insurance Group, Chuck Conrad with Good Samaritan Society, and Nate Gengenbach with Five Points Bank.