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Celebration of Champions
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Celebration of Champions is a heartwarming, community-focused event will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 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.
Many awards are presented throughout the ceremony that celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our business community. This annual event is a great opportunity to celebrate and engage with the community. We look forward to seeing you there! -
Watch the 2023 Celebration of Champions
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2023 Award Winners
Chairman's Award: Stafford and Janice Smith
Athena Award: Val Meyerson
Marty Van De Car Inclusivity Award: Pastor Ryan Donahoe
Thriving Petoskey Award: Bearcub Outfitters
Service Excellence Award: Toski Sands Market
Entrepreneur of the Year: Michael and Adam Kazanowski and Michael Kolkmeyer - Gypsy Spirits
Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast Award: Robyn Rakoniewski
Ambassador of the Year: Aaron Garms, Keep It Real Social
Architectural Award Winners:
Beautification: Award Winners - Mitchell Street Downtown Entrance and Spring & Porter
Design: Honorable Mention - Comfort Keepers
Award Winner - American Spoon FoodsHeritage: Honorable Mention - Meyer Ace Hardware
Award Winner - Stafford's Bay View Inn -
2023 Award Winners
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2023 Event Photos
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Calender of Events
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2023 Reception Sponsor
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2023 Venue Sponsor
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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, DTE Energy, 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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Award History
View past award winners for Celebration of Champions (Breakfast for Champions)