65th Annual Awards Banquet

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Join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce at the Comfort Inn Conference Center Saturday, March 5th, 2022 for the
65th Annual Awards Banquet, which recognizes the most outstanding community leaders in Mt. Pleasant, honoring individuals and businesses who have given selflessly in service to our community.

One truly remarkable citizen will be honored with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award, and other exceptional community service club/organization volunteers who have "soared" above and beyond will be honored with Eagle Awards.

We will also again be honoring two Mt. Pleasant Chamber member businesses (one small, one large) for their support of the Chamber of Commerce, and their dedication to our community with Business Community Service Awards.

In addition, we will again honor one outstanding Mt. Pleasant area young professional who has demonstrated leadership to improve the quality of life in Isabella County and significant support of Mt. Pleasant Chamber initiatives, with the Young Professional of the Year Award!

Finally, one individual who is a rising star in their overall service to this community will be honored with the Rising Star Community Impact Award! They may be a relative newcomer, or have recently become involved in the community, but have already made a huge impact -- maybe even in several ways!

Nominate Now!

Small Business Community Service Award
Large Business Community Service Award
Rising Star Community Service Award
Eagle Awards
Citizen of the Year

2021 Award Winners

2020 Large Business Community Service Award Honoree
MyMichigan Health (MidMichigan Health)

2020 Small Business Community Service Award Honoree
Latitude Media: My 104.3 & Buck 92.3

2020 Rising Star Community Impact Award Honoree
Emma Powell, Central Michigan University

2020 Eagle Award Honorees
Friends of The Broadway- Samantha Sims
Mt. Pleasant Community Church- Linda Longuski
Habitat for Humanity of Isabella County- Melanie Duke
Christmas Outreach of Isabella County- Don Hire
Mount Pleasant Jaycees- Rachel Blizzard
Kiwanis Club of Mt. Pleasant- Karen Lee
William and Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center- Jacob Kain
Optimist Club of Mt. Pleasant- Jacob Kain
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club- Alysha Anders
Art Reach of Mid Michigan- Marie Pilkington
Life Choices of Central Michigan- Tom Wallace
Community Compassion Network- Phyllis Wentworth
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation ? Youth Advisory Committee
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County- Pam Goudreau
Mt. Pleasant Lions Club- Jeffery Ellis

Enjoy an evening out celebrating Mt. Pleasant's finest!

In 1957, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce began what would become a time-honored tradition, which has continued to this day, to honor Mt. Pleasant?s exceptional citizens. Held each year in early March, this community-focused event honors outstanding volunteers from local service clubs and organizations for excellence in service and leadership. The event was recently expanded to honor a large and small business, and a local young professional who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the community. The Chamber?s highest honor, the Citizen of the Year Award, is the highlight of the evening as it is a surprise to the recipient and all attendees.

Event Features: Cocktail Reception, Cash Bar, Awards Program, Dinner, Dessert, chance to win a Sapphire, and Entertainment! Business formal/semiformal attire recommended.

Mining For Jewels

All attendees who purchase a "special ring" (Cost: $10) and participate in our fun "Heads or Tails" style game, will have the chance to win a Jewel! Courtesy of S. Silverberg Finer Jewelers.

Last one standing wins the Jewel!!

Dinner Options & Cost to Attend
(please notify the Chamber of any special dietary needs as soon as possible-- this can also be done during online registration)

Surf & Turf Plate
Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce, Freshly Grilled Salmon in Cream Dill Sauce, garlic smashed red skin potatoes, and asparagus

Vegetarian Plate
Pasta Primavera with a Caesar Salad and dinner rolls.

Cost to attend is $75.00 per person.
Full table seats 8-10.
Registration deadline and payment must be received no later than Tuesday, February 22nd.

Reservations are required to attend this event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

You may register online (click Register Now above), by phone (989-772-2396), or by email (cjanson@mt-pleasant.net).

Cost to attend is $75.00 per person and must be paid no later than Tuesday, February 22nd.

* All registrations are final. Please give notice of any cancellations before February 28th. No refunds will be given to cancellations after February 22nd, or no-shows the day of the event.