The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce announced its annual award winners, who will be honored at the organization’s Annual Awards Dinner, set for Jan. 26. At the Little Log House at Pioneer Village in Hastings. Tickets for the event are available at the chamber website: hastingsmn.org. The theme for the event is Diamonds & Denim and the Chamber urges attendees to “Dress up your favorite pair of jeans with some sparkle.” Business of the Year is SC Toys. Pictured at left are Jessica Dodge (left) and Kristi Barse (right) of the Chamber with Barb Hollenbeck of SC Toys. Volunteer of the Year is Heidi Langenfeld of the Hastings History Room, pictured at right with Barse and Dodge. Below, Educator of the Year Colleen Thome was presented with her bouquet of flowers at the Tilden Learning Center. Photos courtesy of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce