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Published January 27, 2011, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Honorees at 2011 New Richmond Chamber Awards & Recognition Banquet

Chamber members gather at R&D's Catering for dinner, celebration


Tom Mews, senior vice-president at First National Community Bank, was honored Wednesday as Chamber "Member of the Year". Mike Giese, the new Chamber board president, presents the award.

  • Tom Mews, senior vice-president at First National Community Bank, was honored Wednesday as Chamber "Member of the Year". Mike Giese, the new Chamber board president, presents the award.
  • Bob and Amy Lund, owners of Arch Digital Printing in New Richmond, won the distinction of "Mom & Pop Business of the Year".
  • New Richmond 8 theatre owners Kent & Marlene Rebeck recognized as "Small Business of the Year". They pose along with manager Mike Peterson.
  • WESTconsin CU<br /><br />Representatives from New Richmond's WESTconsin Credit Union pose for a photo after the office was named "Large Business of the Year" at Wednesday evening's Chamber banquet. Front row, from left: Jan Miller, Karen Gunderson, Stephanie Monson and Gina Moe. Back row, from left: Jim Moe, Sue Bunkol, Sandra Hernz, Jeremy Moe, branch manager Russ Blasius, Marie Gremore, Jenny Larson, Grace Germain, Dalene Crandall and Jeremy Untz.<br /><br /><br /><br />
  • Along with a meal and socializing, supporters of the New Richmond Chamber bid a total of $6,750 for six exotic deserts, donated to the cause by area restaurants and stores. Buyers then enjoy the cakes with coworkers and friends.
  • Recognized as the Chamber's "Ambassador of the Year" was Ambassador committee chair, Jill Schreck with Edward Jones Investments.
  • Outgoing Chamber of Commerce president Joe Kerlin was recognized with kind words, applause and a plaque for his year of service.
  • Bellarietta contributed this 'White Russian' cake to the Chamber fundraising auction. It consisted of layers of white Russian chocolate cake, chocolate cookies soaked with white Russian, topped with chocolate ganache and cups filled with White Russian beverage. Photo courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.
  • Brady's Brewhouse provided "Strawberry-Chocolate Decadence" -- five layers of moist, dark chocolate cake, fudge frosting and strawberries topped with hand-dipped berries. Photo courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.
  • Donated by Family Fresh, this multi-tiered red velvet kaluha cake had edible flowers, raspberry white chocolate pastry creme and fresh raspberries. Photo courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.
  • The Laurel provided a smooth, creamy New York-style cheesecake with raspberry swirls. Photo courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.
  • R & D's Catering offered a towering triple-layer carrot cake with butter creamcheese frosting. hoto courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.
  • Wal-Mart offered a two-tier white cake with butter cream frosting toped with a garter, feather-boa and red high heel. Photo courtesy of Jen Dietzler, JAD Photography.