Rochester’s Paul Haig and Linda Rae Presented with Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award
(Downtown Rochester, Sept. 26, 2023)
Rochester, MI – At the September 20, 2023 Meeting of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Board announced the winners of the 2nd Annual Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award.
This year’s winners are Paul Haig, owner of Haig’s of Rochester Fine Jewelry and Linda Rea, owner of The Linda Rea Team Real Estate One.
The award seeks to recognize members of our downtown that embody the community pride, spirit and love of Rochester that Bill demonstrated every day since he opened his business, Lipuma’s Coney Island in 1969.
Over 35 nominations were received for this year’s award. The award winners receive an award and a private coney party, compliments of Lipuma’s Coney Island. “This award is a true honor for my Father and our whole family”, stated Tony Lipuma, son of the late Bill Lipuma. “This man loved our city and loved serving the people of our city for over 50 years.” For more information, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com
