The Box Butte Development Corporation held its annual membership meeting and banquet Wednesday night at the Westside Events Center in Alliance.

Several awards were presented.

The Business of the Year honor went to the Alliance Public Schools for the opening of the performing arts center.

The Entrepreneur of the Year was given to Mark and Jill Tolstedt for their opening of Crossman Trailers, Inc., in the former Pepsi building.

Historic Main Street Alliance presented the Main Street Merchant of the Year award to Thiele Gifts and More.

The Ambassador award for Building the Best Hometown in America award was presented to Mick and Sandy McCarthy.

Entertainment was provided by the AHS Harmonics Show Choir.

Elected BBDC President for 2013 was Shawn Nelson of Westco.

Elected vice-president is Tom Shaal of the Alliance Times-Herald.

Dan Griess, the CEO of Box Butte General Hospital was elected as secretary-treasurer.

BBDC was formed in 1986 to maintain, enhance, and diversify the economy of Box Butte County.