Petoskey Chamber Celebration of Champions Nomination Form 2025 Survey

The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce annual awards event, Celebration of Champions, will take place at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts on December 3rd. There will be cocktails and appetizers from 5:30-7:00 p.m., and the program will take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The committee is seeking nominations for the five specific awards below. Please review the award criteria for each award and then nominate a person or business making a significant impact in the community. The nomination deadline is September 30th at 5:00 p.m.

If you have more than one nomination or multiple awards you wish to nominate a person/business for, you will need to fill out a separate form for each nomination.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Emily Stuchell, at emily@petoskeychamber.com, or 231-347-4150.

View the history of award winners here.

1.Name of person making nomination

2.Please include your Email address

3.Please indicate the award for which you would like to nominate someone.

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.

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.

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.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Presented to honor an entrepreneur who is helping to enhance the local community through business growth.

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.

4.Name of Business/Person Being Nominated

5.Please provide us with as much information as you can about your nominee to help the committee in their selections. The committee will seek additional information if necessary.

Explain why this business/person is outstanding in the area you feel they deserve an award. Please be detailed in your response, and list any achievements, volunteer work, awards, character traits, etc. If you are nominating a business please include the name of the owner and the business address.