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2026 WAVE Gala
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
(CDT)
Description
Together with our Presenting Sponsor, Conductor Power, the WAVE Young Professionals Network—a program of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Four Under 40 Awards! Focused on elevating and advancing the Lakes Area young professionals, the WAVE Gala is an evening is a celebration of our Four Under 40, the WAVE Member Network, and the community that supports their growth, connection, and impact.
Reserve Your Table & Tickets Before They Disappear!
Top Tables, $1,000 - 2 Remaining
Middle Tables, $800 - 3 Remaining
Standard Tables, $600 (Teal) - SOLD OUT!
Individual Tickets, $65 (Light Blue) - unlimited
WAVE Member Tickets, $45 - unlimited *WAVE Members will be seated with other WAVE members if they purchase a single ticket.
Businesses Registered to Attend:
Averion Insurance; Ascensus; Aspire Creative Co.; Bedrock Dirtworks; Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger and Knudson, P.A.; Brainerd Jaycees; Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation; Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce; Bridges of Hope – Common Goods; Call 2 Haul; Central Lakes Drug Testing; Cheeky Roots Farm; Clow; Conductor Power; Costco; Crosslake Dental; CTC; Deerwood Bank; Essentia Health; First Western Bank & Trust; Frandsen Bank and Trust; Grand View Lodge; Happy Dancing Turtle; Hearth Room, The; Hubbard Radio & 2060 Digital; J. Hanson Real Estate Group; Jack Pine Brewery; Jacobs Financial; Jim’s Electric; Lakes Area Bookkeeping (LAB); Lakes Area Habitat For Humanity; Lakes Printing; Luminate Bank; Magnum Research Inc.; Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union; Mount Ski Gull; Navigate North; Nelson-Torfin Real Estate Group; Northland Arboretum; One Digital; Pequot Manufacturing; Pine Haven Shoreline & Wetland Restoration; Ruth Ann Veith – Edina Realty; Sunshine’s Summerhouse Restaurant & Catering; Susan M. Koering – Author, The Anatomy of a Role Model; T.C.B.X. Trucking, Inc.; The Vintage Golf Club; TLC Medical Company; Waste Partners; Widseth; Wild Rice Depot; Wilde North; Woods to Water Real Estate.
The 2026 Award Recipients
Ask those who know Drey what sets him apart, and the answer isn't a list of accomplishments. It's his character. Those closest to him describe someone who serves his family with the same dedication he brings to his work. They see a leader who understands that professional success means little if you aren't investing in the people closest to you.
Whether she's leading a 4 a.m. snowmaking shift, helping in the kitchen, setting skis, coaching a lesson, deep cleaning a lodge, or greeting guests, Mata has never asked someone else to do work she isn't willing to do herself. One colleague described her as the ideal role model for young women—not simply because of what she has accomplished, but because of how she accomplishes it. She works hard. She leads by example. She sets high expectations while creating an environment where others are encouraged to rise to meet them.
For Shawna Knutson, every chapter of her journey has been guided by the same purpose: serving something greater than herself. Whether wearing the uniform of the United States Army, growing her own business, supporting fellow veterans, or strengthening local nonprofits, Shawna has consistently chosen opportunities where her leadership can make a meaningful difference.
Where others see an empty space, Trevor sees possibility. Where others see obstacles, Trevor sees opportunity. Where others see a challenge too big to tackle alone, Trevor sees the people who can come together to make it happen. Whether transforming underutilized land into thriving recreation spaces, expanding access to the outdoors for individuals of all abilities, or bringing together organizations around a shared vision, Trevor has built a reputation for seeing what could be and inspiring others to help make it a reality.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Philanthropic Sponsor
Young Professional of the Year Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Videography Sponsor
WAVE Anchor Sponsor
WAVE Buoy Sponsor
Images
Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Avenue
Nisswa,
MN
56468
United States
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
(CDT)
Categories
Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Registered Guests
165
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2026 WAVE Gala
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Together with our Presenting Sponsor, Conductor Power, the WAVE Young Professionals Network—a program of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Four Under 40 Awards! Focused on elevating and advancing the Lakes Area young professionals, the WAVE Gala is an evening is a celebration of our Four Under 40, the WAVE Member Network, and the community that supports their growth, connection, and impact.
Reserve Your Table & Tickets Before They Disappear!
Top Tables, $1,000 - 2 Remaining
Middle Tables, $800 - 3 Remaining
Standard Tables, $600 (Teal) - SOLD OUT!
Individual Tickets, $65 (Light Blue) - unlimited
WAVE Member Tickets, $45 - unlimited *WAVE Members will be seated with other WAVE members if they purchase a single ticket.
Businesses Registered to Attend:
Averion Insurance; Ascensus; Aspire Creative Co.; Bedrock Dirtworks; Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger and Knudson, P.A.; Brainerd Jaycees; Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation; Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce; Bridges of Hope – Common Goods; Call 2 Haul; Central Lakes Drug Testing; Cheeky Roots Farm; Clow; Conductor Power; Costco; Crosslake Dental; CTC; Deerwood Bank; Essentia Health; First Western Bank & Trust; Frandsen Bank and Trust; Grand View Lodge; Happy Dancing Turtle; Hearth Room, The; Hubbard Radio & 2060 Digital; J. Hanson Real Estate Group; Jack Pine Brewery; Jacobs Financial; Jim’s Electric; Lakes Area Bookkeeping (LAB); Lakes Area Habitat For Humanity; Lakes Printing; Luminate Bank; Magnum Research Inc.; Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union; Mount Ski Gull; Navigate North; Nelson-Torfin Real Estate Group; Northland Arboretum; One Digital; Pequot Manufacturing; Pine Haven Shoreline & Wetland Restoration; Ruth Ann Veith – Edina Realty; Sunshine’s Summerhouse Restaurant & Catering; Susan M. Koering – Author, The Anatomy of a Role Model; T.C.B.X. Trucking, Inc.; The Vintage Golf Club; TLC Medical Company; Waste Partners; Widseth; Wild Rice Depot; Wilde North; Woods to Water Real Estate.
The 2026 Award Recipients
Ask those who know Drey what sets him apart, and the answer isn't a list of accomplishments. It's his character. Those closest to him describe someone who serves his family with the same dedication he brings to his work. They see a leader who understands that professional success means little if you aren't investing in the people closest to you.
Whether she's leading a 4 a.m. snowmaking shift, helping in the kitchen, setting skis, coaching a lesson, deep cleaning a lodge, or greeting guests, Mata has never asked someone else to do work she isn't willing to do herself. One colleague described her as the ideal role model for young women—not simply because of what she has accomplished, but because of how she accomplishes it. She works hard. She leads by example. She sets high expectations while creating an environment where others are encouraged to rise to meet them.
For Shawna Knutson, every chapter of her journey has been guided by the same purpose: serving something greater than herself. Whether wearing the uniform of the United States Army, growing her own business, supporting fellow veterans, or strengthening local nonprofits, Shawna has consistently chosen opportunities where her leadership can make a meaningful difference.
Where others see an empty space, Trevor sees possibility. Where others see obstacles, Trevor sees opportunity. Where others see a challenge too big to tackle alone, Trevor sees the people who can come together to make it happen. Whether transforming underutilized land into thriving recreation spaces, expanding access to the outdoors for individuals of all abilities, or bringing together organizations around a shared vision, Trevor has built a reputation for seeing what could be and inspiring others to help make it a reality.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Philanthropic Sponsor
Young Professional of the Year Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Videography Sponsor
WAVE Anchor Sponsor
WAVE Buoy Sponsor
Images
23521 Nokomis Avenue
Nisswa, MN 56468 United States
Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
165