Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Awards  were presented virtually this year, made available for viewing on Thursday January 28, 2021.

Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens says, the Annual Awards presentation was in lieu of the annual banquet which was not held during the pandemic, unable to observe social distancing.

Receiving the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award is Kari Newman Ness.

Her nomination letter, read in part, that Kari’s father, Harold Newman chose to select Jamestown to open his business, and Kari chose to return to the community to operate Newman Signs, in Jamestown.  Since her return, the business has continued to grow and employ our residents with solid jobs and benefits.

It stated that Kari was an integral part in making Mary’s Place, named after her mother, provides a safe and secure building, providing victims of abuse and their family with a caring and supporting environment, now housing SAFE SHELTER.

Kari represents our community through her state-wide service on judicial boards and Department of Commerce committees.

She also supports lighting the trees by Newman Signs during the holidays, and encourages employees to be supportive to Jamestown through their participation in other in the food drive and other community activities, not just donating to local fundraisers, but participating in the walks and dinners and fundraising events.’

(Sponsored by Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC)

 

Central Valley Health District, Administrator, Robin Iszler, received the Above & Beyond Award.

The past year’s activities and summarization how the impacted the community:

“During a pandemic, Robin has been a rock for this community, providing up to the minute information on COVID Testing, precautions for the community, and generally being a pillar of strength.  But even before we were thrust into this world of abnormality, she has been a champion for Jamestown and surrounding communities, writing several safety grants, and pushing forward the health an safety agenda.  We have been blessed to have access to her wealth of expertise and drive.”

(Sponsored By 1st Community Credit Union.)

 

Tim Perkins  received the Young Professional of the Year, Award.

His nomination letter read in part:  “Tim Perkins is the definition of a hard worker.  Between owning his own Property Management Company (Premium Property Management) and working at RE/MAX Now as a Realtor, Tim is always on the run.  Even with a busy schedule, Tim makes sure everyone he works with is always taken care of at all hours of the day.  He is always on top of his work and truly cares about everyone he works with.  Whenever you chat with his coworkers, or clients, I have never heard one negative thing come out of their mouths regarding him.

Tim is also an active member in both YPJ and Kiwanis.  When it comes to helping Jamestown grow, Tim is right there at the front lines, and is set to continue serving Jamestown for many years to come. “

(Sponsored by the University of Jamestown.)

 

The full list of Awards presented:

Beautification Awards-

Continuing Beautification: Wilson Memorial Park on the UJ Campus

 

 

 

 

 

Best Landscaping: Menards

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot of Beauty: Jamestown Fire Department

 

 

 

 

 

Young Professional of the Year: Tim Perkins with Premium Property Management and ReMax Now.

(Sponsored by the University of Jamestown.)

 

Business of the Year: Central Valley Health District

(Sponsored by Midwest Ag. Energy.)

 

 

 

 

Above & Beyond Award: Robin Iszler of Central Valley Health District

(Sponsored By 1st Community Credit Union.)

 

Citizen of the Year: Kari Newman Ness of Newman Signs.

(Sponsored by Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC)