New Member of the Year Award: LeeAnn Overby - State Farm Insurance
This year’s New Member of the Year
is a business that jumped into Chamber life with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. From day one, she has been curious, intentional, and strategic in the way she has engaged with her membership—maximizing every opportunity not just to participate, but to grow and contribute.
She has sponsored key community events such as Military Family Appreciation Night, the Chamber Walleye Tournament, and Devils Run, while also showing up at our educational sessions and networking events to build meaningful relationships with fellow members. She doesn’t just attend—she engages. She asks questions, seeks connections, and leverages Chamber resources to elevate her business and support the broader business community.
Her eagerness to learn, connect, and invest in Devils Lake is a true reflection of what Chamber membership is all about. Working with a member who approaches their involvement with this level of purpose and positivity has been both impactful and inspiring.
We are proud to recognize her accomplishments, her commitment, and the energy she brings to our business community.
Excellence in Small Business Award: Little Bean Coffee House
When it comes to creativity and innovation, small businesses are often where it all begins—and this year’s recipient is a shining example.
In just a short time, this business has made a big impact by meeting people where they are—literally. Operating as a mobile drive-up coffee trailer, she has brought energy, connection, and caffeine to locations all across Devils Lake. Her ability to identify a need and fill it with heart, creativity, and exceptional service has made her more than a business owner—she’s become part of people’s daily routine and a bright spot in their day.
By collaborating with other local businesses and popping up at community events, she has helped strengthen our local economy and foster a sense of community wherever she goes.
Her journey is a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose and innovation is paired with mobility.
Woman-Owned Business Award: Camora Clothing
This year’s Woman-Owned Business Award recipient is someone whose passion, joy, and personality shine through in everything she does. Her business embraces innovation, takes bold steps forward, and is never afraid to try something new.
She is a true collaborator—always looking for ways to uplift others by partnering with local businesses, strengthening our downtown, and helping create a vibrant experience for residents and visitors alike. She is often one of the first to welcome new faces with a warm smile and an open door.
This business owner thinks creatively, leverages e-commerce to grow beyond borders, and invests in the future of our community by engaging local students and building workforce skills right here in Devils Lake. Her energy is contagious, her vision is inspiring, and her impact can be felt throughout Downtown Devils Lake.
Long-Standing Chamber Member of the Year: North Dakota Telephone Company
When it comes to connecting business and community, this year’s Long-Standing Chamber Member of the Year truly sets the standard. For more than 32 years, this business has been a steadfast partner in supporting growth, strengthening relationships, and investing in the future of the Lake Region.
Whether sponsoring local initiatives, hosting community events, supporting youth programs, or showing up with their own volunteers to lend a hand—community isn’t just something they support. It’s part of who they are.
They play a vital role in keeping our region connected—both figuratively and literally—and their long-standing commitment has made a lasting difference for businesses and residents alike.
We are grateful for their partnership, their generosity, and their leadership spanning over three decades.
Chamber Member of the Year: Woodland Resort
This year’s Chamber Member of the Year is a business that continues to lead with creativity, innovation, and a deep commitment to the future of the Lake Region. From workforce recruitment to strategic investments, they’ve shown what it truly means to invest not only in their business—but in the community they call home.
This business has maximized every opportunity designed to help our region grow. As a Destination Development Grant recipient, they made intentional investments that created long-term value for Devils Lake. Through the Find the Good Life program, they leveraged statewide tools to attract workforce and bring new talent and energy into our community—setting an example for others to follow.
Their partnership with the Chamber and Tourism on workforce initiatives and special events has helped drive momentum and elevate our shared impact. They don’t just participate in the life of the community—they help shape it.
We are proud to recognize their leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to Devils Lake.
Spark Award: Heidi Becker of Gate City Bank 
This year, we are excited to introduce a brand-new honor: The Chamber of Commerce Spark Award. This award recognizes a volunteer or Chamber Ambassador who truly ignites our mission—someone whose leadership, passion, and enthusiasm spark inspiration in others and help fuel the work of the Chamber every single day.
The Spark Award celebrates individuals who lead with purpose, live out our core values, and bring undeniable energy and positivity to everything they do.
This year’s recipient exemplifies that spirit in every way. She is deeply engaged in our community and wears more hats than most of us can count. She serves as a dedicated Chamber Ambassador and contributes her leadership on several boards, including the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, where she represents the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). And if there’s a Chamber event happening—you can count on her being there, not just attending, but pitching in, connecting people, and lifting others up.
She is intentional in her actions, creative in her ideas, and consistently the first to ask, “How can I help?”
Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award: Devils Lake High School 
This year, our Chamber embarked on one of the most significant initiatives in our organization’s history—the Regional Workforce Impact Program. It was more than just a grant; it was a call to action to build pathways for our youth, strengthen our talent pipeline, and ensure that the future of the Lake Region is filled with opportunity.
As we began this work, we quickly realized that success would depend not just on funding—but on partnerships. Partnerships with organizations who were willing to do more than show up. We needed those who were ready to lead alongside us, innovate with us, and invest in the future of our community.
That is why tonight we are presenting a special honor—the Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award. This award is not given every year. It exists to recognize that rare level of partnership and commitment that creates meaningful, measurable impact on the quality of life in the Lake Region.
This year’s recipient did more than say “yes”—they said, “What else can we do?” From day one, they brought ideas, energy, and unwavering support to our workforce initiative. They opened doors, offered resources, and helped us turn concepts into real solutions that will serve our students, our employers, and our entire community for years to come.
Their dedication helped us launch new talent-attraction strategies, empower youth with real career pathways, and most importantly—ensure that the next generation sees Devils Lake not just as their hometown, but as their future.
Because of their leadership, collaboration, and belief in what’s possible when we work together, the Lake Region is stronger today—and better positioned for tomorrow.
It is with deep appreciation and great pride that we recognize the outstanding impact of this year’s honoree.