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.
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2017 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Community Development - Lt. Nick Roberts
Growth - Calumet Electronics
Customer Service - K.C. Bonkers
Transformation/Innovation - Orbion Space Technology
Project of the Year - Copper Harbor Trails Club
Young Person of the Year - Anders Hill
2016 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Community Development - Leah Polzien
Growth - Vollwerth's
Customer Service/Quality/Teamwork - Mark Pittillo
Transformation/Innovation - ProNav Marine
Young Professional of the Year - Devin Leonarduzzi
Person/Project of the Year - Leadership Keweenaw
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
2014 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Growth - Thermoanalytics
Quality / Customer Service / Teamwork - Marketing Department
Innovation / Transformation - Roy's Pasties & Bakery
Community Development - Bob LaFave & The Village of L’Anse
Person / Project of the Year - Jon Julien
Young Professional of the Year - Amanda McConnon
2013 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Innovation – Glen Simula / GS Engineering
Transformation – Jim Bogan and the Portage Health Board of Directors
Community Development – Jon Haeussler
Person / Project of the Year – FinnFest USA 2013
Growth – MTEC Smart Start Program
Quality – Calumet Electronic
Teamwork – Pettibone
Young Professional of the Year – Jessica Brassard
2012 Spark Plug Award Winners!
Innovation - Talon / Bridgeguard
Transformation -Peninsula Powder Coating
Community Development – Steph Olsson
Person / Project of the Year – Mike Lahti
Growth – MTEC SmartZone
Quality – Portage Health
Teamwork – Aspirus Keweenaw