Scottsbluff Economic Development Director wins Rising Star Award

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - A Scottsbluff woman was honored with the 2020 Rising Star Award from the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night.

Economic Development Director for the City of Scottsbluff Economic Development Starr Lehl received this award during the chamber's annual awards banquet. 

“When they actually came to present me with the award I was totally shocked,” said Lehl. “When you’re passionate about what you do, you love what you do, you really don’t think about the recognition at all. I was doing my job and that’s I guess why I was so caught off guard because I was just doing my job my love for the community. I was surprised.”

The award goes to someone who has been in their position for five years or less, and has made significant contributions to the community.