Breakfast For Champions Dec. 6, 2011
Awards
The Mission Award is presented annually to those individuals, businesses or organizations demonstrating significant contributions of time, energy and creativity that further the ideals set forth in the Chamber Mission Statement: "To help businesses in the Petoskey Region succeed while protecting our community's quality of life and fostering responsible growth."
Previous Mission Award Winners are:
2010: Little Traverse Wheelway; 2009: Bank of Northern Michigan, Little Traverse Association of Home Builders, Shaun Michael Osborne of Osborne & Associates; 2008: Emmet County Recycling, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance; 2007: Fletch's of Petoskey, Petoskey Film Theater, Blissfest Music Organization; 2006: First Community Bank, Diane Dakins, George Korthauer; 2005: Petoskey News-Review, Larry Rochon, Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac; 2004: Dick Lent, Bill Quiseng, Northern Michigan Hospital; 2003: Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Al Hansen & the City of Petoskey Department of Parks and Recreation; 2002: Preston Feather Building Centers, Kilwin's Quality Confections; 2001: Clayton Brown, Boyne USA, Fran Foster; 2000: Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, Rick Neumann, Architect, PMP Personnel Services; 1999: Cliff & Catherine Carey, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Ward & Eis Gallery; 1998: Jim Kan, Camp Daggett, NBD; 1997: Little Traverse Historical Society, Steve & Karen Andrews, Stafford's Hospitality; 1996: Employees of the City of Petoskey, Bay View Association, WJML News Talk 1110 AM; 1995: Brian & Ann Ludlow, The Gaslight Cinema, Bill & Carol Hansen, Little Traverse Conservancy; 1994: Mitchell Graphics, Petoskey Plastics, Charlotte Ross Lee; 1993: Dave Williams, Women's Resource Center, American Spoon Foods; 1992: Crooked Tree Arts Center, Dean Carper, Kirk & Betsy McCormick
The Service Excellence Award is sponsored by Stafford's Hospitality and presented annually to the individual, business or organization demonstrating superior, unique and unequaled service to the public.
Previous Service Excellence Award Winners are:
2010: Radio Shack of Petoskey; 2009: The Bob-In Again; 2008: Reid Furniture; 2007: Bill's Farm Market; 2006: Flowers from Sky's the Limit; 2005: Julienne Tomatoes; 2004: City Park Grill & Oleson's Farm Fresh Markets; 2003: Meyer Ace Hardware; 2002: Kilwin's of Petoskey; 2001: Elsie's Hallmark; 2000: Taylor Rental; 1999: Complete Paint & Supplies; 1998: The Clothes Post; 1997: Maple River Animal Clinic; 1996: Roast & Toast; 1995: Ted's Marathon
The Architectural & Renovation Awards are sponsored by Preston Feather Building Centers and are given to reward and publicy recognize those businesses or organizations whose efforts in design, restoration, renovation and beautification enhance and improve the community in general and the commercial areas in particular. In addition, they are given to raise public awarenewss, foster sensitivity, and increase activity among area businesses and organizations relative to the physical appearance of our community's commercial districts.
Previous Architectural & Renovation Award Winners are:
2010: Jolly's Cookies & Cafe, N.J. White Associates office, Meyer Ace Hardware, Petoskey Garden Club Garden at US 31 and Mitchell St, Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club, Russell's Lake Street Dry Goods; 2009: Resort Bluffs Trail, Harborside Spine & Sport Center, Greenwood Cemetary Office Building, Harris Garden at NCMC, Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club; 2008: Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, City of Petoskey, Motorcoach Resort of Bay Harbor, Flatiron Deli, McBridge Construction, Bay View Association; 2007: Coffee & Connect, Little Traverse Wheelway Committee, Odawa Casino Resort, Then & Now Antiques
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Chairman's Award recognizes a person, business or organization that has had a significant impact on our area.
The award is given as a gesture of appreciation for their outstanding accomplishments and extraordinary efforts - over the years - to truly enhance our community, AND to recognize their commitment to excellence and hard work that is characteristic of our area.
Previous Chairman's Award Winners are:
2010: Nub's Nob Ski Area; 2009: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation & Maureen Nicholson; 2008: Camp Daggett; 2007: Petoskey Youth Soccer Association; 2006: Jim Kan; 2005: Stafford's Hospitality; 2004: WW Fairbairn & Sons; 2003: H & D, Inc; 2002: Boyne USA; 2001: Paul Keiswetter; 2000: President Graham; 1999: Public Schools of Petoskey; 1998: Brown Motors; 1997: Charlotte Ross Lee; 1996: John & Sally Clark; 1995: Petoskey News-Review; 1994: North Central Michigan College; 1993: Northern Michigan Hospital & Burns Clinic; 1992: Rotary Club of Petoskey; 1991: Budd Tallberg; 1990: Stafford's Perry Hotel
