• Celebration of Champions

  • 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!

  • Award History Award History

    View past award winners for Celebration of Champions (Breakfast for Champions)

    Celebration of Champions Awards History

  • About the Awards 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 Chevrolet

    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.
    Sponsored By: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

    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, 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 Depot

    Architectural Awards: Presented for beautification and design.
    Sponsored By:  Preston Feather Building Centers

     


  • 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 Millworks

    Design: Honorable Mention - Countywide Power Sports
    Award Winner - Lavender Hill Farms

    Heritage: Award Winner - Harbor Hall

     

  • 2022 Award Winners 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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