2026 Annual Banquet Award Recipients
Member Choice Award
Mark Friedel of The Blind Guy Black Hills
Accepted by Mark Friedel [middle] and his wife [right], pictured with Mistie Caldwell [left], Spirit of Spearfish Award Recipient 2025.
The Member Choice Award celebrates a Chamber Member business or employee for an outstanding customer service experience by going the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction with a company’s products or services.
Spirit of Spearfish Award
Sue Konstant of Spearfish Community Foundation
Presented by Lana Grout [right], Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member, accepted by Sue Konstant [left].
The Spirit of Spearfish Award is given to an individual that lives and breathes Spearfish, who goes above and beyond serving the community through volunteerism and engagement, and whose overall contributions are a betterment for Spearfish.
Community Impact Award
Eric & Heather Schmidt of Spearfish Sasquatch
Presented by Tony Pannone [right], Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Past Chair, received by Eric Schmidt [middle] and his wife Heather [left].
The Community Impact Award is awarded to a business that positively impacts the Spearfish community through service, innovation, volunteerism, or expansion in ways that inspire collaboration and integrity.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Amy Cermak of Northern Hills CASA
Presented by Tony Pannone [left], Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Past Chair, accepted by Amy Cermak [2nd left] with staff and board members.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a business or individual who has supported and contributed to the Spearfish community for over 20 years.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 BANQUET SPONSORS
