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This year's cocktail hour and strolling dinner will feature:
- Barrelback
- Spring & Porter
- Stafford's Bay View Inn
- NOMAD.
- Rusty Saw North
- Little Bay Gourmet
- Petoskey Cheese
We have started receiving the special, scrumptious menus from the restaurants!
Spring & Porter will be serving beef short rib epigrams with horseradish crema and micro arugula, country pork pate on a brioche crostini with tart cherry mustard, and tuna poke on a crispy wonton with avocado, mango salsa, scallion and togarashi.
Little Bay Gourmet will be serving gravlax stuffed mini potatoes, hoisin pork meatballs with pickled cucumbers, matcha white chocolate cookies, peppermint meringue cookies, and celebration punch.
Rusty Saw North will be serving house smoked turkey, pork belly burnt ends, and Texas Twinkies which are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese, brisket, and spices wrapped in bacon.
Stafford's Bay View Inn will be serving turkey sliders with cranberry and brie, vanilla poached pear salad spinach, arugula, spiced pecans, gorgonzola cheese with champagne dressing.
Barrel Back Restaurant will be serving Pierogis served in a brown butter, with caramelized cabbage, Plath's bacon, onion and also serving smoked chicken wing
Petoskey Cheese will be serving a variety of charcuterie cups.
NOMAD. will be serving Yakatori beef skewers with wakame, cashew halibut bites, cranberry and orange curd tarts.
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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: Perry Hotel
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 - Project of the Year Award
Presented to recognize a project that exemplifies excellence in beautification, innovative design, and a meaningful investment in the character of our community. Whether new or revitalized, this project is honored for its lasting positive impact.Sponsored By: Preston Feather Building Centers
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2024 Event Sponsor
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2024 Reception Sponsor
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2024 Venue Sponsor
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2024 Supporting Sponsors
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Award History
View past award winners for Celebration of Champions (Breakfast for Champions)