The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is excited to announce the 2023 community award winners!
Members of the community had the opportunity to nominate one business, volunteer and educator that shined in 2023. A committee of chamber members reviewed all nominations and voted on award winners who will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner on January 25 at The Confluence Hotel.
2023 Business of the Year goes to Hastings Public House & Golf Club. Since opening in 2018, the team at Hastings Public House & Golf Club have become a visible part of the community and top tourist attraction. They have built a culture that is inviting and fun for customers and employees, which has allowed them to avoid a lot of the workforce challenges hospitality businesses typically face. Owner & operator, Nicole Sindelar is involved in multiple community organizations generously donating her time, space & dollars to make meaningful impacts.
Hastings Educator of the Year is 6th grade Social Studies teacher Kyle Kreuser. Mr. Kreuser was nominated by several parents and some past students. He was highly regarded by those that nominated him for his ability to find individual strengths in every one of his students. Parents highlighted his strong communication skills and ability to build trust & respect with students. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Kreuser teaches several after school clubs, is a coach for Hastings Wrestling and coaches soccer for UFC Hastings.
Jeff Carter has been selected as the 2023 Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to multiple community organizations and leadership roles in Black Dirt Theatre, Hastings Downtown Business Association and Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Jeff is heavily involved in Hope Lutheran Church taking time off of work in the summer to help with Vacation Bible School and chaperone youth trips. If you attend community events, you’ll likely see Jeff Carter working hard in a volunteer t-shirt. He is an active volunteer for Hastings Historic Car Shows, Rivertown Days, The Candy Crawl, Holiday Hoopla & Gobble Gait.
Chamber members and guests will celebrate these deserving award winners at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards dinner on January 25th. Event details and tickets can be found on the Chamber website www.hastingsmn.org