(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau will hold its annual dinner and awards presentations the evening of Friday, January 18.

The event will take place at the Fisher Community Center, beginning at 6:00 with a social time and open bar.

That will be followed by a brisket and chicken catered dinner.

The Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and  Civil Servant of the Year awards will be presented.  In addition, a new award is being added this year---Organization of the Year.

Hiawatha Red Hawk cross country coach Becky Shamburg will be the special speaker.  She will talk on team building and their successes.

The Chamber will also be welcoming its new board members and toasting its out-going ones.

RSVP’s are due by Friday, January 11 to the Hiawatha Chamber office by calling 742-7136 or emailing hiawathachamber@rainbowtel.net.