Neillsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Banquet, Part 6
Monday, February 8th, 2016 -- 10:57 AM
-The Neillsville Chamber of Commerce held their Recognition Banquet at the Neillsville American Legion recently.The winner of the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award was Todd Schmidt. Deanna Heiman, the award presenter, highlighted the many things Todd is involved in.
"The Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award is reserved for an individual whose exceptionally dedicated to their profession and community. This phrase is a fitting description for Todd Schmidt. Many of you may be surprised to learn that Todd actually resides in Colby because he seems to attend every area meeting and event. For 15 years, he and his wife Kelly, have operated a business, Embroidery Express, out of their home. Todd has been in the newspaper business for 15 years, including the Editor of the Clark County Press since August of 2012. He has also been employed as a bus driver for eight years, with three of those years driving for the Neillsville School District. For the past 40 years, Todd has been a WIAA Sports Official in softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball. In his "spare time," he serves as President of the Colby City Council and is a member of both the Neillsville Lions Club and the Neillsville Optimist Club. Regardless of which hat he is wearing, rest assured, that Todd will get the job done with intelligence and integrity."
Todd thanked the Chamber for the award and reminded people that he actually "retired" from the newspaper business years ago.
"I truly appreciate this recognition from the Chamber and the community. I mean it's really my job to cover what goes on in this community. You should know back in 2007, I officially retired from the newspaper business. I was burned out, imagine that. Back in late 2011/early 2012, the folks from the Press contacted me and they said, you know, we've got a deal in Neillsville here where we'd like to have somebody with some experience, somebody that kinda knows his way around. Because, in my former job, I covered county board meetings and etc. Dealt with all kinds of politicians and all kinds of school board people and all kinds of businesses, and I said I just don't know if I can hack it. But, you know what, lets give it a shot. And that was probably the best decision I've ever made in my life, other than marrying my wife Kelly and having our wonderful kids."
Coming up on Tuesday, we'll hear from the winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
In Case You Missed It:
Part 1: http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=15927
Part 2: http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=15940
Part 3: http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=15948
Part 4: http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=15960
Part 5: http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=15973
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