The 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards are nearing close, and a local man is being recognized for his years of service to our community.

Tim Graf will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Humboldt and Area Mark of Excellence awards on March 20th, 2019. Graf has lived in and around Humboldt his entire life and was co-owner of Home Hardware for over a decade.

Along with being an entrepreneur, Graf has given back to the community of Humboldt in various different ways throughout his life. He formed a company with his brothers Greg and Keith in 1983 where they began to contract and construct homes in and around Humboldt. The many companies he started after that have gone on to sponsor numerous events within the community throughout the years and provided jobs to hundreds of Humboldtians.

Graf was very modest when asked about how himself, as well as the people close to him, reacted upon hearing about the nomination.

"Working as many years as we (my brothers and I) have in town, it really does mean quite a lot. It's quite an honour to be recognized and for others to remember what you have done in the past."

The Mark of Excellence Awards were brought into Humboldt's heritage in 2011 and recognize individuals who do quality community work throughout Humboldt.