01/21/2026
We are honored to receive the Soldotna Chamber’s Business of the Year award. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has chosen to support us for the past 50 years. Additionally, we congratulate all the recipients, including Gary and Susie Davis (cousins) who were honored with this year’s Pioneer award. Their exceptional service to our community over the years has been truly remarkable.
🌟Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce's 66th Annual Awards Celebration. It is an honor to pay tribute to those who have made our community a better place to live, work, and do business in 2025!🌟
PRESIDENTS AWARD
awarded to
STEVE MANLEY
Northrim Bank, Member FDIC
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
awarded to
KAYLA HANSON
The CATCH Restaurant & Bar and River City Pulltabs
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
awarded to
Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware and Fishing
COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE
awarded to
LESLIE LOVE
Greatlander Publications
GOVERNMENT & CIVIC AFFAIRS
awarded to
Friends of the Soldotna Field House
EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSION
awarded to
Soldotna Rotary Club
DAN GENSEL COMMITMENT TO YOUTH
awarded to
RAY DEBARDELABEN
Soldotna Little League
PIONEER AWARD
awarded to
GARY & SUSIE DAVIS
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
awarded to
TANYA LAUTARET
Kenai Peninsula Regional Director, Office of Senator Lisa Murkowski
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
awarded to
Grant Aviation
PERSON OF THE YEAR
awarded to
MATT WILSON
KSRM 920 AM
CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
awarded to
Davis Block & Concrete
New in 2025: YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
awarded to
SARA DEVOLLD
Miss Alaska's Teen
