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Our four volunteer committees of Organization, Promotion, Design and Downtown Vitality include many ways for you to get involved.

Leadership Nevada

Leadership Nevada offers the opportunity to gain experience in civic leadership responsibilities and cultivate relationships with community members.

Main Street Nevada Annual Awards

Ron Daehler Businessperson of the Year
Individuals who own or operate, or bear principal responsibility for operating a business, are eligible. Partners who jointly own and operate a small business may be nominated as a team, if the number of individuals in a single nomination does not exceed three. Nominations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
  • Is an active Main Street Investor
  • Development of creative and innovative business methods, products, or services.
  • Effective and imaginative marketing of product or service.
  • Demonstrated potential necessary for long-term business success and economic growth.
  • Positive community impact of business.
  • Leadership role model for the local business community as well as the community at large.
Group of Main Street Nevada Members
2023 Award Recipient - Scott Walkner, SportsBowl
2023 Award Recipient - Jon Augustus, Kockler & Co.
Harold Fawcett Community Involvement 

Individuals who have taken time from their personal and professional lives to contribute toward the good of the community are eligible to be nominated. Nominations will be evaluated according to the
following criteria:

  • Is an active Main Street Investor or works for an active investor business.
  • Evidence of contributions to community-oriented projects.
  • Variety of leadership and volunteer positions held, and scope of projects undertaken.
  • Willingness to assist others and share information for the betterment of other businesspeople.
  • Has consistently participated in efforts to enhance the community.
Previous Award Recipients

Businessperson of the Year:

2024 – Announced 11/21/24
2023 – Scott Walkner
2022 – Meagan Ausborn
2021 – Brandon Sills
2019 – Mike & Paula Feltner
2018 – Marc Olson
2017 – Evie Peterson
2016 – Sherry Newsome
2015 – Steve Cassabaum
2014 – Loyd Brown
2013 – Nancy & Bill Couser
2006 – Lincolnway Energy 
2005 – Jeanne Coverdale
2004 – Gary Clem
2003 – Rob Bacon
2002 – Marla Rhodes

Community Involvement:

2024 – Announced 11/21/24
2023 – Jon Augustus
2022 – Terence Beaston
2021 – Kerry Weig
2019 – Lisa Oxley
2018 – Fred Malven
2017 – Lavon Schiltz
2016 – Barb Mittman
2015 – Steve McGill
2014 – Kyle Hansen
2013 – Brett Barker
2006 – Michelle Cassabaum
2005 – Ralph & Carolyn Manning
2004 – F.C. & Fern Parrish
2003 – Jim Frevert
2002 – Bill Burke Jr.
2001 – Keith Hobson
2000 – Rick Hugdahl

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