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DETAILS.
With 700 business and community leaders in attendance each year, the Annual Meeting is the largest business event in Kearney. The event features a keynote speaker, business awards, and special announcements.
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The 2026 Annual Meeting will be our 107th and will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026. Stay tuned for an announcement of our keynote speaker, a professional speaker and author, and contestant on the CBS hit show Survivor.
DATE: FEBRUARY 9TH, 2026
TIME: SOCIAL 5:00 PM | DINNER 6:45 PM
WHERE: YOUNES CONFERENCE CENTER NORTH
SPEAKER.
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” — Marie Robinson
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Holly Hoffman is a professional motivational speaker, author, and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’s Survivor: Nicaragua. Drawing from her life experiences, Holly inspires others to overcome challenges by focusing their thoughts, emotions, and energy toward success.
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A native of South Dakota, her speaking and writing offer encouragement, optimism, and a powerful roadmap for personal growth and self-discovery.
HOLLY HOFFMAN
AWARD WINNERS.
FRIEND OF KEARNEY presented by the Envoys
2024 Award Winner: Norris & Lori Marshall
Past Award Winners:
2023 Ann & David Bauer | 2022 Carol Renner
2021 Jon Abegglen | 2020 Dr. Joel Johnson
2019 Gene Beerbohm | 2018 Ron Bielenberg
2017 Ken & Bonnie Mumm | 2016 Carolyn Menke
2015 Jan Rodehorst | 2014 Tom & Mary Henning
2013 Stan Dart | 2012 Gail Lowenberg
2011 Tom Tye | 2010 Sherry Morrow
2009 Paul Younes | 2008 Brad Kernick
2007 Jackie Purdy | 2006 Earl Rademacher
2005 Pete & Jane Kotsiopulos | 2004 Alvie Payne
