Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards!

Growth - Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.

Quality / Customer Service / Teamwork - Recognized by the community, other businesses, and customers for providing top quality products/services.

Innovation / Transformation - New or existing company pursuing new products or services that hold great promise for local economic growth and employment. Or, that has made a significant change in how they conduct business or in the products/services they offer, which has produced significant outcomes.

Community Development - A company, organization, person, or activity that has had significant positive impact on the business community.

Person / Project of the Year - A high impact person or 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.

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Congratulations to the 2017 SparkPlug Award Winners!

2014 SparkPlug Award Winners!
Sparkplug Award for Growth - Thermoanalytics 
Sparkplug Award for Quality / Customer Service / Teamwork - Marketing Department
​Sparkplug Award for Innovation / Transformation - Roy's Pasties & Bakery
Award for Community Development - Bob LaFave & The Village of L’Anse
Person / Project of the Year - Jon Julien
Young Professional of the Year - Amanda McConnon

2013 SparkPlug Award Winners!
Sparkplug Award for Innovation – Glen Simula / GS Engineering
Sparkplug Award for Transformation – Jim Bogan and the Portage Health Board of Directors
Sparkplug Award for Community Development – Jon Haeussler
Person / Project of the Year – FinnFest USA 2013
Sparkplug Award for Growth – MTEC Smart Start Program
Sparkplug Award for Quality – Calumet Electronic
Sparkplug Award forTeamwork – Pettibone
Young Professional of the Year – Jessica Brassard

2012 SparkPlug Award Winners!
Sparkplug Award for Innovation - Talon / Bridgeguard
Sparkplug Award for Transformation -Peninsula Powder Coating
Sparkplug Award for Community Development – Steph Olsson
Person / Project of the Year – Mike Lahti
Sparkplug Award for Growth – MTEC SmartZone
Sparkplug Award for Quality – Portage Health
Sparkplug Award for Teamwork – Aspirus Keweenaw