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. 

NOMINATIONS:
Are currently closed.

AWARD 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 2018.

Community Contributor of the Year - A person who has made strides in the development of our community.

AWARDS DINNER:
Will be held on March 7th, 2019 - Networking and a cash bar begin at 5:30pm. The dinner starts at 6:00pm with the keynote speaker and awards ceremony to follow.  Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. Please get your tickets by February 28th. Tickets can be purchased here.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Michele Dupras, Founder and Creative Director of Revisions Design Studio. Revisions' handcrafted goods have been sold by large companies, such as West Elm, Urban Outfitters, and Target. They have had their products on display at the MoMA and Tiffany & Co., and their designs have been featured on the Property Brothers, The Today Show, in Martha Stewart magazine, Midwest Living, and Better Homes & Gardens. In 2015, Michele expanded Revisions to include a one-of-a kind lifestyle boutique in downtown Marquette, MI.

2015 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Community Development - Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau App
Growth - Xeratec Corporation
Customer Service/Quality/Teamwork - Swift True Value Hardware, Marilyn Swift
Transformation/Innovation - Neuvokas
Young Professional of the Year - Brian Donnelly
Person/Project of the Year - Keweenaw Science & Engineering Festival