67th Annual Awards Banquet

Join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce at the Comfort Inn Conference Center on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 for the
67th 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 Large and Small Business Awards.

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!

2022 Award Winners

2022 Large Business Award
Krapohl Ford & Lincoln

2022 Small Business Award
Ronan Psychological Associates

2022 Rising Star Community Impact Award
Sarah Christensen

2022 Eagle Awards
Art Reach of Mid Michigan - Kelli Walton
Community Compassion Network -Ted McIntyre
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County - Diane Fleming
Friends of the Broadway - Jason Kenney
Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library - Alice Jenicke
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen - Bob Briggs
Life Choices of Central Michigan - Candy Catlin
McLaren Central Michigan Volunteer Services - Arnie Hammel
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation - Cheryl Gaudard
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum - Jake Rowley
Mt. Pleasant Jaycees - Brittany Reger
Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club - Barbara Leonard
Mt. Pleasant Lions Club - Joseph Barberi
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club - Paula Arndt
Optimist Club of Mt. Pleasant - Steffany Stine
The Care Store - Mary Barz
United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties - Faye Cole
William & Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center - Jill Schray - Simons
Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant - Mary Martinez

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 has 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, and Entertainment! Business formal/semiformal attire is recommended.

Dinner Options & Cost to Attend
The 67th Annual Awards Banquet will include three dinner options. Please make your selection when completing registration.

Option 1: Chicken Marsala - Pan seared chicken breast covered in Marsala mushroom sauce with wild rice, broccoli, and carrots.
Option 2: Teriyaki Pork Loin - Grill pork loin marinated with Teriyaki glaze, served with rice pilaf and stir fry vegetable blend.
Option 3: Vegetarian Cheese Tortellini - Cheese tortellini tossed in fresh basil pesto with sun-dried tomatoes and sauteed red onions.

Cost to attend the 67th Annual Awards Banquet:

$75 Per Person / $600 for a table of 8
$50 For former Citizen of the Year award winners