Mark your calendar for the
69th Annual Awards Banquet
February 28, 2026
5:00 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Dinner and Program
Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center


2024 Award Winners:
Citizens of the Year: Ruth Helwig
Ambassador of the Year: Paul Scoby
Charles E. Anthony Award: Bary Blystone
Economic Impact Award: J. Ranck Electric
Innovation Award: Montrose Environmental
Legacy Award: Central Concrete Products
Past Board Chair: Jennifer Marar
Rising Star Community Impact Award: Brittany Smith
Small Business Award: The Barn Door Bar and Restaurant
Large Business Award: Members First Credit Union
Shirley M. Decker Eagle Awards:
Art Reach of Mid Michigan – Delphine Rossignol
Community Compassion Network – Roger Brookens
Community Cancer Services of Isabella County – Suzanne Courser
Habitat for Humanity of Isabella County – Randy Ball
League of Women Voters - Ruth Helwig
Life Choices of Central Michigan – Kara Andrews
McLaren Central Michigan Volunteer Services – Vicki Tuma
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation – Matt Showalter
Mt. Pleasant Jaycees – Brittany Milan
Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club – Joe Sowmick
Mt. Pleasant Lions Club – Mark E. Schofield
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club – Jennifer Verleger
Optimist Club of Mt. Pleasant – Andrea Lirones
The Care Store – Gloria Stuart
William & Janet Strickler Nonprofit Center – Corey Bourland
Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant – Jennifer Dehaemers
2024 Legacy Award - Central Concrete Products
2024 Small Business Award - The Barn Door Bar and Restaurant
Shirley M. Decker Tribute

2024 Economic Impact Award - J. Ranck Electric, INC.

2024 Innovation Award - Montrose Environmental

2024 Rising Star Community Impact Award - Brittany Smith

2024 Large Business Award - Members First Credit Union

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We look forward to seeing you at the 68th Annual Awards Banquet in 2025! Stay tuned for details to come.