Tag: Gem of the Year

Laurel Hopkins Elected As Antwerp’s Gem of the Year

The 2021 Gem of the year selected by the Antwerp Chamber Gem Committee is going to a hard working, community minded, individual – Laurel Hopkins.  The Chamber received numerous nominations, and it was a difficult decision for the committee. Other nominees included Denise Coleman, Larry Ryan, Reggie Clem, Barry Delong, Wyatt Cline, Antwerp Ball Association,…

2019 Gem of the Year: Ray Friend

Ray Friend is the 2019 Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Day in the Park Gem of the Year. His nomination came from many of his community peers as they have observed his loyalty and dedication to the Village of Antwerp over the years. Ray was born and raised in Antwerp. He graduated high school in 1962…

2017 Antwerp Gems of the Year

By: Sue Knapp For this year’s Gem of the Year, the Antwerp Chamber has chosen a couple. A couple that has done a marvelous job in reusing something old to make something new for our community. Let’s talk a little about Tim and Brenda Copsey… Saturday mornings the Van Crest of Antwerp’s parking lot is…

Do You Know A Real “Gem”?

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone who YOU  think is the real “Gem” for the 2017 Antwerp Day in the Park’s Gem of the Year. Do you know someone who is civic minded or is making our community a better place? Someone who lives in the Antwerp School District and is not…