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Celebration of Champions
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Celebration of Champions is a heartwarming, community-focused event will occur on Wednesday, December 13th at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and honors Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce member businesses and individuals.
This year will feature a cocktail hour with area restaurants providing appetizers from 5:30-7:00 p.m., with the awards ceremony from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
A number of awards are presented throughout the ceremony that celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our business community. -
The committee is seeking nominations for four specific awards below and asks for your input. Please take a minute to nominate a person or business making great impact in the community.
The nomination deadline is October 27th at 5 pm.
Service Excellence Award: Presented annually for demonstrating superior, unique, and unequaled service to the public.
Community Enthusiast: Presented to honor a local citizen who is a true cheerleader, ambassador, and passionate supporter of our community.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Presented to honor an entrepreneur who is helping to enhance the local community through business growth.
Thriving Petoskey Award: Recognizes an individual, business, or organization that supports the chamber's initiative of creating a Thriving Petoskey by promoting positive business practices that enhance our area’s employees, our community organizations, and our environment.
Marty Van De Car Inclusivity Award: Honors an individual, business, or organization in our community that breaks down barriers and fosters change to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all.
CLICK TO MAKE A NOMINATION TODAY!
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Nominate someone for The ATHENA Award, sponsored again this year by Dave Kring Chevrolet, celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 1, 2023Download .pdf version of the ATHENA Award Nomination here
Download Word version of the ATHENA Award Nomination here
Download the ATHENA Award Nomination Guidelines Here - helpful tips and tricks for completing a nomination.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, 401 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770 email lisa@petoskeychamber.com
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Award History
View past award winners for Celebration of Champions (Breakfast for Champions)
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About the Awards
Chairman’s Award: presented for long-standing significant impact on the community.
Athena Award: recognizes a person who celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community.
Sponsored By: Dave Kring ChevroletMarty Van De Car Inclusivity Award: Honors an individual, business, or organization in our community that breaks down barriers and fosters change to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all.
Sponsored By: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationThriving Petoskey Award: Recognizes an individual, business or organization that supports the chamber's initiative of creating a Thriving Petoskey by promoting positive business practices that enhance our area's employees, or community, organizations and our environment.
Sponsored By: McLaren – Northern Michigan, The Harbor/Brenn Agencies, and First Community Bank.
Service Excellence Award: Presented annually for demonstrating superior, unique and unequaled service to the public.
Sponsored By: Stafford’s Hospitality
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Presented to honor an entrepreneur who is helping to enhance the local community through business growth.
Sponsored By: Huntington Bank
Ambassador of the Year Award: Presented to a member of the Ambassador Committee who enthusiastically promotes the chamber and its programs.
Sponsored By: PNC Bank
Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast: Presented to honor a local citizen who is a true cheerleader, ambassador and passionate supporters of our community.
Sponsored By: Bill’s Farm Market and The Home DepotArchitectural Awards: Presented for beautification and design.
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2022 Award Winners
Chairman's Award: Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity
Athena Award: Jennifer Shorter
Marty Van De Car Inclusivity Award: Marty Van De Car (posthumousuly)
Thriving Petoskey Award: Wendy Nellett, Harbor Shores Cleaning Company
Service Excellence Award: Carol Vroman, D&W Fresh Market
Entrepreneur of the Year: Aaron Richards and Brian Greene of Countywide Power Sports
Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast Award: Christian Smith
Ambassador of the Year: Tonya Fegan, Comfort Keepers
Architectural Award Winners:
Beautification: Honorable Mention - Quiet Moose Second Home and Jellystone Park Petoskey
Award Winner - Thomas & Milliken MillworksDesign: Honorable Mention - Countywide Power Sports
Award Winner - Lavender Hill FarmsHeritage: Award Winner - Harbor Hall
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2022 Award Winners
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Outgoing Board Chair, Bill Meengs with 2023 Board Chair Stephanie Baldwin
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Architectural Awards Winners
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Ambassador of the Year, Tonya Fegan with Lisa Hoyt
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Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast Winner, Christian Smith with Bill McMaster
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Athena Award Winner, Jennifer Shorter with Ashley DeCarteret and Dave Kring
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Service Excellence Winner, Carol Vroman with Reg Smith
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Entreprenuer Winners, Countwide Powersports
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Thriving Petoskey Winner, Wendy Nellett with Emily Boehm and Jessyca Stoepker
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Chairman's Award Winner, Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity
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2022 Event Photos
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