Detroit Lakes Chamber Announces Splash Award Winners

Feb 17, 2021 | 9:21 PM

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2020 Splash Award winners.

The Splash Awards created in 2019 are designed to celebrate the impact and involvement of Detroit Lakes community volunteers.

This year’s Award recipients include:

Wave Award: La Barista

Launch Award: Amy Erickson

Skipper Award: Kristin Bausman

Lighthouse Award: SJE

Accelerator Award: Terry Kalil

Ripple Award: Greta Guck – Detroit Lakes Public Library

Beacon Award: Bruce Imholte

The Splash Awards publication can be viewed here.

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