The 2026 Together We Can Appreciation Awards recognize and honor law enforcement, agency professionals, and business and community champions for their outstanding service and dedication to eliminating domestic and sexual violence in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.
This appreciation event originated in 2002 and is hosted by Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) in Ottawa County and Allegan County Coordinating Council on Domestic Violence (ACCCDV) in Allegan County.
Awards will be presented on October 14, 2026 at the Together We Can Appreciation Awards breakfast at The Trestle Stop in Hamilton, MI. Nominations are due by 5:00pm on August 3, 2026.
Nominate community champions whose dedication makes a difference in the lives of survivors. The award categories are:
- Law Enforcement Award
- Agency Professional Award
- Mari Martin Award
- Business Champion Award
Thank you for your nomination!
- Nominate outstanding individuals for an award.
- The contributions of nominees can be in the recent past or over a longer period of time.
- You may submit nominations for one or more awards. Complete all the questions in an award section.
- Please be specific about their accomplishments.
- There is a 4,000 character limit for the nomination narrative.
- The nomination and selection process is confidential.
- Finalists will be notified in late August.
Sincerely,
VPA & ACCCDV
