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The Celebrations of Champions committee is seeking nominations for five 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 September 30th at 5 pm.
Service Effect Award: Presented to a business or individual for delivering an exceptional and memorable experience, demonstrating remarkable hospitality, and fostering a culture of outstanding service to all. This award honors those who enhance the Northern Michigan community by consistently going above and beyond to set new standards of excellence.
Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast: Presented to honor a local citizen whose dedication and collaboration exemplify their passionate support for our community, either in their professional or personal endeavors.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Presented to honor an entrepreneur who is helping to enhance the local community through business growth.
Thriving Petoskey Award: Honors an individual, business, or organization that exemplifies innovative practices, enhancing Petoskey’s livability and workplace culture. This award highlights those who intentionally focus on being a workplace of choice to foster a strong, vibrant community.
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.
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2023 Award Winners
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Architectural - Beautification Winner: Mitchell Street Downtown Entrance -
Architectural - Beautification Winner: Spring & Porter -
Architectural - Design Honorable Mention: Comfort Keepers -
Architectural - Design Winner: American Spoon Foods -
Architectural - Heritage Honorable Mention: Meyer Ace Hardware -
Architectural - Heritage Winner: Stafford's Bay View Inn -
Ambassador Award Winner: Aaron Garms -
Ron Foeller Community Enthusiast Winner: Robyn Rakoniweski -
Athena Award Winner: Val Meyerson -
Service Excellence Award Winner: Toski Sands Market, -
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner; Michael and Adam Kazanoski, and Michael Kolkmeyer -
Thriving Petoskey Award Winner: Bearcub Outfitters -
Marty Van De Car Inclusivity Award Winner: Pastor Ryan Donahoe -
Chairman's Award Winner: Stafford and Janice Smith
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2023 Event Photos
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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: Honors an individual, business, or organization that exemplifies innovative practices, enhancing Petoskey’s livability and workplace culture. This award highlights those who intentionally focus on being a workplace of choice to foster a strong, vibrant community.
Sponsored By: McLaren – Northern Michigan, The Harbor/Brenn Agencies, DTE Energy, and First Community Bank.
Service Effect Award: Presented to a business or individual for delivering an exceptional and memorable experience, demonstrating remarkable hospitality, and fostering a culture of outstanding service to all. This award honors those who enhance the Northern Michigan community by consistently going above and beyond to set new standards of excellence.
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 whose dedication and collaboration exemplify their passionate support for our community, either in their professional or personal endeavors.
Sponsored By: Bill’s Farm Market and The Home DepotArchitectural Awards: Presented for beautification and design.
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2023 Event Sponsor
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2023 Reception Sponsor
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2023 Venue Sponsor
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2023 Supporting Sponsors
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Award History
View past award winners for Celebration of Champions (Breakfast for Champions)