Nominations are currently being reviewed.  
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October 11, 2018
Timbers Restaurant and Event Center
This annual celebration is a time to honor and encourage community involvement. The inspiration for this event originated with the celebration held in 2004 to honor Dr. Duane R. Lund for his lifetime achievement of contributions to the area. During the planning for that event, the Community Foundation decided that one of the best ways in which it could honor Dr. Lund was to continue his mission of enabling the gifts of so many others to flourish and bloom in the community.
                                  

Community Awards

The Staples Community Foundation honors individuals and groups for their accomplishments and contributions to the area and to the communities in which we live with their Community Awards program. Nominations are accepted from February 1 through July 15.

Citizen of the Year 
             
Group or Organization of the Year

Business of the Year 
          
Youth of the Year

The Duane R. Lund Award for Lifetime Achievement

The Chairman's Award
(The Chairman's Award can be suggested by the person submitting the nomination.  Possibilities might include: Volunteer of Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Educator, Police Officer, Firefighter, Medical  Person, Farmer, Child Care Provider, etc., anything that does not fit into the other five categories.)