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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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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.
Sponsored By: Preston Feather Building Centers
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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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