Awards Night
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
2025 Santiam Canyon Awards Night Presentation
April 23, 2025
6:30pm Awards Ceremony
Santiam Jr/Sr High School
Mill City, OR
Sponsored by:
Allied Rock
Consumers Power Inc.
Focus Heating and Cooling
Henness Logging Inc
Pacific Power
Siegmund Landscape Supply
Santiam Hospital & Clinics
Siegmund Excavation and Construction
Upward Bound Camp
&
Your North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
Our Appreciation
Blane Lazar, Principal
& Culinary Class
Santiam Jr/Sr High School
Gates Community Church of Christ
Bev Thacker-MLYBGT
Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments LLC
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
Schedule of Events
Welcome Everyone!
NSCC Officer Elections
for the coming year (July 2025–June 2026).
Performance
Santiam Canyon School District Band
The Marion White Volunteerism Award
Presenter: Mill City Mayor Tim Kirsch
This year’s recipient gives generous support within the community & is always there for people. This person volunteers their time and skill wholeheartedly & wherever necessary—supporting the City, schools & donating to a local service group. 2 stints on the City Council shows a decades long dedication to civil service. It can be said that this person climbs to heights unknown to see that things get done & you can be sure no obstacle will stop them if “it’s for the kids”.
Welcome Special Guest Presenters:
Marion County Commissioners:
Danielle Bethell & Colm Willis
Kevin Cameron
Linn County Commissioner:
Sherrie Sprenger
Community Awards
Citizen of the Year
Dan Lemke
For 30+ yrs. he has freely given much heart, time & talent to our Canyon in a multitude of ways and means—always striving to help ensure his community is happy, healthy & prospering.
Business of the Year
Eddy’s Phillys
The walking definition of a shoulder to the wheel entrepreneur who’s actions clearly show he values hard work and integrity! (and his Philly Cheesesteaks are soooo good!)
Non-Profit of the Year
Upward Bound Camp
Like a Phoenix rising, this spirited Camp has only grown stronger & more resilient as they continue to triumph over adversity & prioritize the spreading of Joy!
Canyon Beautification & Improvement
The City of Mill City
From Christmas & sidewalk lights to a brilliant 4th of July, this little bit of City is determined to SHINE!!!
Young Adult Citizen of the Year
Laura May Harris
Navy Vet. Idanha-Detroit Volunteer Firefighter/EMT. Child Passenger Safety Tech. Trusted & valued community leader who not only uses her voice—she walks her talk. Just, wow!
Student of the Year
Jerry Carson
ASB President. Organized a Food Drive & 2 Doernbecher Children’s Hospital fundraisers totaling a record breaking $12,200. Volunteers for community events. Great student & an amazing human being!
President’s Choice Award
Russ Boyd
Gifted with innovative ideas, special skills & creative talents, his little corner of Detroit has been transformed into the community gathering place! The love and care he feels for the Canyon, unfolds from there.
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