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Coming up on March 3rd [correction: Date was originally written as 3/5], the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Young Professionals, the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and the Portage Health Foundation are once again set to host the Sparkplug Awards. The honor is meant to recognize all community members, from individuals to nonprofits and businesses, who provided a figurative spark to the community.
Categories include “growth” meant for businesses that have been busy hiring over the past year, “project of the year” measuring impact from an initiative or endeavor, “community contributor of the year,” and more.
Judges come from the board of directors for each organization putting on the event. To be considered for a Sparkplug Award, nominations must be turned in by January 28th.
The full press release is below.
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The Sparkplug Awards is an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year.
Have you experienced exceptional customer service at a local business? What about a great project that made a significant impact in the community? Do you know a young professional in the community that has made a difference? Submit your nominations to recognize local businesses, projects, and individuals for their efforts in the 2021 calendar year.
You may submit as many nominations as you like. Please use this form to complete one (1) nomination.
The deadline for all nominations is January 28th, 2022. The nominations will be reviewed by the Sparkplug Selection Committee, made up of board members of the hosting organizations.
Award winners will be announced at the Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards Dinner on March 3rd, 2022. This dinner will be held at the Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton.
Nominations are sought in the following categories:
Growth – Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.
Customer Service – Recognized by the community, other businesses, and customers for providing superior customer service.
Innovation / Transformation – New or existing company pursuing new products or services that hold great promise for local economic growth and employment.
Project of the Year – A high impact project that is notable within the community and will provide lasting benefits to businesses and community members.
Young Professional of the Year – A person under the age of 40 who made significant strides in our community and in their profession in 2021.
Community Contributor of the Year – A individual or organization that has made significant strides in the development of our community.
First Responder of the Year – A first responder that went above and beyond to help keep our community safe during the previous year.
Youth Contributor of the Year – A school-aged individual that helped spark an improvement in our community through community service during the previous year.
Winners for each category will be selected by a committee made up of board members from the hosting organizations.
All are welcome to attend the event. Individual tickets are $40 and a reserved table for 8 is $320. For more information and event registration, please visit www.keweenaw.org or call the Chamber office at (906) 482-5240.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JANUARY 28, 2022
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS HERE.
Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. Tickets will sell out fast, so make sure to REGISTER soon.
