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About Jim Messer
Jim Messer dedicated decades to serving as the Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee for the Fairbanks Chamber, acting as a tireless advocate for fostering a welcoming environment, securing first-class housing, and ensuring a superior quality of life for the local military community. This commitment is honored through a program that recognizes distinguished service members and Volunteers of the Year from Eielson AFB, Ft. Wainwright, Clear Space Force Station, and Ft. Greely.
The Jim Messer Award: Presented to a community member identified by military leadership for their promotion of military/community relations.
Keynote Guest SpeakerGENERAL RONALD P. CLARK
Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific
General Clark assumed command of the U.S. Army Pacific on November 8, 2024. A West Point graduate and career Infantry Officer, he has led at every level, including service in Operation Desert Shield/Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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*About Jim Messer: Jim Messer was the Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee and a long-time advocate for quality of life initiatives for our military members in Fairbanks.
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Past Messer Award Winners
2020 - 2025
2025: Will Stapp2024: Tom Hough2023: Bryce Ward2022: Nathan Bergerbest2010 - 2019
2019: Karl Kassel2018: Tim Jones2017: Jim Dodson2016: Mike Ferguson2015: Harry Cook2014: Luke Hopkins2013: Doug Isaacson2012: Kevin Robinson2011: Lisa Herbert2010: Althea St. Martin2000 - 2009
2009: Lisa Murkowski2008: Butch Stein2007: Steve Thompson2006: Jim Dodson2005: Billy Blanchard2004: Bill Brophy2003: Ted Stevens2002: Rhonda Boyles2001: Karen Washburn2000: Steve Lundgren1994 - 1999
1999: Richard Wien1998: Chick Wallace1997: Gary Wilken1996: William Wood1995: Frank Chapados1994: Jim Messer -






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Past Keynote Speakers
Year Speaker Affiliation 2025 General Kevin Schneider Air Force 2024 General James Mingus U.S. Army 2023 General Ken S. Wilsbach Air Force
