The Thrive Annual Celebration will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022. At this beloved event, our community comes together to celebrate the people making Allen County a better place. Awards for Excellence are given in our programs areas of economic development, education, health and wellness, and recreation. Join us to celebrate these shining stars of our community!

And the nominees are…

Education

Clyde Toland: An Allen County historian publishing his long-awaited Becoming Fred Funston series

Humboldt Garden School: Growing lessons for the community on gardening, pollinators, and more

Tracy Lee: A beloved and influential longtime English instructor at Allen Community College

Recreation

BaseCamp Humboldt: Building a bicycle hub and outdoor experience for visitors and locals

City of La Harpe: Making health and wellness fun with events and resources

Iola Public Library: Fun for the whole family with summer reading and programs for all ages

Health and Wellness

Hope Unlimited: Providing care and empowerment to victims of abuse and violence

Humanity House: Showing kindness in many forms to community members in need

Marmaton Market: Fighting off a food desert in eastern Allen County with grocery access

Economic Development

CDL Electric: Powering growth in Humboldt’s community and economy

Green Cover Seed: Innovating and educating for healthier soil

KwiKom Communications: Building rural broadband in Allen County and beyond

We will announce one winner in each category at our Annual Celebration on November 18, 2022. Don’t miss it!