Aberdeen: Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight for $400. A roast beef dinner and select drinks are included with tickets, available online at www.aberdeen-chamber.com under the Chamber Calendar tab.

There will be ten awards presented, including Agribusiness, Bridge Builder, Community Involvement-Business, Community Involvement-Not for Profit, Customer Service-Retail, Customer Service-Not for Profit, Health & Wellness, Manufacturing, Professional Services and People’s Choice. In addition, the second annual Top 4 Under 40 recognitions will take place during this event.

Voting for the People’s Choice, the only award voted on locally, will be open on Thursday, September 14 at 8 am and run through Friday, September 15 at 5 pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: calling 605-225-2860; emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com; or going to www.aberdeen-chamber.com/vote.

The ABBYs are hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Diplomats. For more information, contact the Chamber at info@aberdeen-chamber.com.