(KAIR)--A celebration of success, and the volunteers, businesses, and organizations, that make it possible.

That was the focus Saturday night as the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 98th Annual Chamber Banquet, held at the Atchison Event Center.

An aviation theme was in store for the guests, with many arriving dressed in attire to match.

As part of the evening, the annual awards ceremony was held, with Atchison's Nancy Madden named as the Chamber Ambassador of the year, for 2016. Andrea Clements was honored for Excellence in Leadership, while Scott Weinmann and Eric Royer were named Entrepreneurs of the Year.

The Junior Guild, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, was named the Organization of the Year.

It was a standing ovation for the honoree of the Tourism award, with Lou Foudray earning that honor. She was recognized for her years of oversight as caretaker of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum.

Also earning a standing ovation was Jerry Henry, as the longtime, former State Representative was presented with the Quality of Life Award.

The large crowd again arose in applause once the Business of the Year was announced, with that honor going to Bottorff Construction.

Once the awards were presented, outgoing 2016 Chamber Boar Chair Anne Pruett passed the gavel to incoming 2017 President Steve Glaser.

Recognition was also given to members of the Board, along with the presentation of the new members for the new year.

Entertainment for the evening included a virtual flight across Atchison, focused on Amelia Earhart themed attractions, while the 306th Road Trio closed out the night with a mix of country and rock music.