In the picture: Lindsey Beyer, BBC President; Kurk Kramer Builder Award Recipient; and Karen Haala, BBC Executive Director. Submitted photo

SLEEPY EYE — Each year Bridging Brown County names a Bridge Builder of the Year.

The award is given to someone who exemplifies the organization’s mission to strengthen our community by bridging relationships of understanding and communication in Brown County. This year’s recipient is Kurk Kramer of Sleepy Eye.

Kramer will be presented with the Bridge Builder of the Year Award at the Bridging Brown County Annual Networking Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 26. This event will be held at the Sleepy Eye Event Center in Sleepy Eye with a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

Along with the presentation of the award, there will be a silent auction, live auction, and wine pull. Tickets for the dinner are $45 for single, $80 for couple, and $20 for kids (chicken strip meal). Purchase tickets online through Eventbrite or contact a board members. Email the director at bridgingbrowncountydirector@gmail.com to get in touch with a local board member.

Those interested in donating to the live or silent auction you can also reach out via email or send to Bridging Brown County address 19662 139th St., Hanska MN 56041.