Anderson, Pitzer Honored By Chamber Of Commerce

Jeri Anderson and Carrie Pitzer were recognized for their service. Anderson was named Outstanding Community Member while Pitzer was honored as Outstanding Chamber Member. 

Dwaine Trease, manager of Kayton International, stands with Chamber president Carrie Pitzer. Kayton International was recognized for 30 years of membership to the Neligh Chamber of Commerce.  

Award History
Outstanding Community Member
2014 - Jeri Anderson
2013 - Margie Mortensen
2012 - Sharon Patras
Outstanding Chamber Member
2014 - Carrie Pitzer
2013 - Carrie Pitzer
2012 - Krista Schindler
2011 - Dennis Anderson
2010 - Koryn Koinzan
2009 - Craig & Melissa Smith
2008 - Jeri Anderson
2007 - Lyn Bichlmeier
2006 - Doug & Gloria Dennis
2005 - Jennifer Blackburn-Nielsen

Two of Neligh's leaders were recognized Saturday evening for their contributions to the local business community.

Jeri Anderson, mayor of Neligh, and Carrie Pitzer, president of the Neligh Chamber of Commerce, were honored at the annual Chamber banquet on Saturday at the American Legion. 

Anderson was named Outstanding Community Member while Pitzer was recognized as the Outstanding Chamber Member. Nominations were received from Chamber businesses with the Board of Directors voting on the finalists.

Anderson is wrapping up her term as mayor and worked diligently on partnerships between businesses and promotion of Neligh. She is a member of the Chamber's Holiday Committee and is overseeing the setup of the courthouse lights and Neligh's Christmas kickoff at the American Legion next week. She's also been vital to the updates of the community banners that are a partnership between the Chamber and City of Neligh.  

Pitzer has served on the Board of Directors since 2013, first as vice president and currently as president. She is a member of the Retail and Trade Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. Pitzer helped create an advertising cooperative between Chamber businesses for a more cost effective approach to purchasing radio, digital and print ads. She also worked with Economic Development director Greg Ptacek on the first "Lunch & Learn" on improved social media marketing. 

Also recognized at the annual banquet were milestone members and new members.

10-Year Member: Werkmeister Cabinets
20-Year Member: Subway
30-Year Member: Kayton International

New Members: Antelope County Farm Bureau, Antelope County News, The Body Works, Dr. James Zielinski - Creekwood Chiropractic, Hild Construction, Bill Mowinkel - ESU 8, Flenniken Electric, Flenniken Plumbing & Heating, Pitzer Digitial and Melissa Smith - State Farm.