Aberdeen, SD - The 2012 Community Champion Awards were presented during a luncheon at the Ramada in Aberdeen on Feb 14th.  The event was hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.  The winners include:

Woman of Spirit Award - Dr. Marge Kaiser, SD School for the Visually Impaired
George Award - Paul McDonald, Dacotah Bank
STAR Award - Aberdeen Central Girls Basketball Team
Emerging Leader Award - Derek Dinger, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Family Business of the Year Award - Lang Family, Lang's TV & Appliance
Hometown Hero Awards - Coach Bob Olson and the Aberdeen Hockey Association
Spotlight Award - Dakota Broadcasting
Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Mike Evans, Centennial Homes