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HOUGHTON, MI (January 7, 2019) — Registration and Nominations are now open for the Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Bonfire Steakhouse in Houghton.
The Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards is a celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year. The event is organized and hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), and Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP).
Everyone in the community is encouraged to submit nominations for businesses, organizations, projects and individuals that have made significant strides in the community throughout 2018. Nominations can be made by visiting the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce website at www.keweenaw.org. The deadline for all nominations is January 31st, 2019.
Nominations are sought in the following categories:
Growth – A 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 2018.
Community Contributor of the Year – A person who has made strides in the development of our business community.
Winners for each category will be selected by a committee made up of board members from the hosting organizations.
Networking and a cash bar begin at 5:30pm. The dinner starts at 6:00pm with the keynote speaker (to be announced) and awards ceremony to follow.
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.
