Oakland County Announces 40 Under 40
These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.
Honey Space for Moms, Ferndale Project & More Honored with Mayor’s Business Awards
When Brooke Miller of Honey Space for Moms set out to create a business that catered to the needs of mothers, she knew she had to put as much care into fostering the growth of her team as that of her customers.
Awards Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Pride in Pontiac
Awards Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Pride in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2019) Pontiac, MI – It was a night of hugs, smiles, lots of clapping, and smooth jazz music as Pontiac’s most engaged residents gathered at Baker College for The Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation’s second annual Pontiac Honors: Community Service Awards. The…
Nominations Open for Royal Oak Community Awards
Nominations Open for Royal Oak Community Awards (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, Aug. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – 71st Annual Royal Oak Community Awards are Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6pm, and you can nominate the individuals and businesses who will be honored! Nominations Due by: September 7, 2018 Nominations will be reviewed and…
Royal Oak Chamber Accepting Nominations for Community Awards
Royal Oak Chamber Accepting Nominations for Community Awards (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, July 3, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The 2018 Royal Oak Community Awards are coming in October! And nominations can be submitted at any time … starting NOW! Don’t delay. Spread the word! This year’s event will take place at the Hyatt…
Patterson’s 40 Under 40 Announced
Patterson’s 40 Under 40 Announced (Oakland County, Jan. 18, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Beginning Monday at noon, the public can cast an online vote to choose the winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 Class of 2018. About 220 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the…
Ferndale Chamber Celebrates Best of the Best
Ferndale Chamber Celebrates Best of the Best (C. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The community came together Thursday for the annual Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Gala where awards were given in 35 categories including best store for accessories, best outdoor festival, and best place for a fun night out. The Gala was held…
Vote for Best Ferndale Chamber Businesses, Gala Nov. 2
Vote for Best Ferndale Chamber Businesses, Gala Nov. 2 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting their annual gala Nov. 2 at Twisted Tavern, and through Oct. 28 they are accepting votes for the awards ceremony. Best of The Best of Ferndale Nominations. The community has started to recognize the businesses in…
Downtowns Honored with Main Street Awards
Downtowns Throughout Oakland County Honored with Main Street Awards (Drew Saunders, May 14, 2017) Pontiac, MI – County leaders and business people strode across the stage of Pontiac’s Flagstar Strand Theater for the Performing Arts for the seventeenth annual Oakland County Main Event Awards, last Thursday evening. “This year the award ceremony is different,” Main…
Ferndale Chamber Gives 2016 Awards
Ferndale Chamber Gives 2016 Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Set in the beautiful gathering space inside Rust Belt Market, the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce gave out their 2016 awards last week. Pops for Italian, the newest creation by Kramer Restaurant Group, won for the New Business of the Year.…
Ferndale Chamber Annual Gala Nov. 10
Ferndale Chamber Annual Gala Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – You are cordially invited to the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce biggest event of the year 2016 Annual Gala November 10, 2016 6:00pm – 9:00pm The Rust Belt Market Join us for an exceptional evening to honor our local businesses at the biggest Chamber event of…
Ferndale Celebrates Good Neighbors
Ferndale Celebrates Good Neighbors (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – When Alyssa Atkinson was presented with her Good Neighbor = Strong Community Award, the presented talked about one Atkinson’s strongest traits, her vulnerability. “Being a volunteer means two things, one is showing up, showing up and putting yourself out there,” said Councilperson…
Nominations Open for Pontiac Community Awards
Nominations Open for Pontiac Community Awards (PDBA Press Release, March 2, 2016) Pontiac, MI – For the fifth year in a row the community of Pontiac, organized by the Pontiac Downtown Business Association (PDBA), honors volunteers and organizations that help make the community shine. The honors go out to those who participate in activities specifically…
Royal Oak Chamber Seeking Nominations for Awards…
Royal Oak Chamber Seeking Nominations for Community Awards, Due Sept. 1 (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Aug. 16, 2015) TV Stations do it. Magazines do it. They seek the “Best Of” in an effort to honor the tremendous efforts made by businesses and people within a community. This noble tradition is honored by…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Recognize Great Student Efforts
Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Recognize Great Student Efforts (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) Ferndale Youth Assistance honored several students and groups at their recent annual awards banquet. Congratulations to all the winners: ROOSEVELT PRIMARY SCHOOL NOAH MITCHELL: Noah was nominated by his teacher, Cynthia Krencicki. She nominated him because Noah is an excellent math and…
Southfield-Lathrup Optimist Club Honors Success in Students (video)
Southfield-Lathrup Optimist Club Honors Success in Students (video) The teens honored by the Southfield-Lathrup AM Optimist Club as Students of the Month for December and January had good reasons to be proud. “These are our best and brightest, but the best and brightest is not always based on a GPA score. It may be overcoming…
Local Leaders in Running for NAACP Image Award Hometown Honor
Local Leaders in Running for NAACP Image Award Hometown Honor (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan.12, 2015) The vote is on. Seventeen Detroit Area leaders have been nominated as part of the NAACP Image Awards Hometown Champion Award. Through an online competition, the nominee who gets the most votes will be flown to Pasadena, California for the…
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Orgs. Across the Region to Benefit Youth
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Orgs. Across the Region to Benefit Youth (CFSEM Press Release, Dec. 27, 2014) The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the distribution of $150,000 in grants to fund 18 projects through its YOUth Voice Social Justice grant program. Earlier in 2014, the Metropolitan Youth Policy Fellows, a diverse group of youth…
Coolidge Honors Assembly Gives Over 150 Awards
On Jan. 29 over 150 students were honored at the Coolidge Honors Assembly. Each quarter parents get to see their youngsters honored for Citizenship, Honors (getting As and Bs), Writing and being Noble.
Ferndale Area Chamber Gives 2012 Awards (video)
The Ferndale Area Chamber held its 2012 Annual Awards and Recognition Gala at Shriners Silver Garden on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. The elegant event featured a strolling dinner, a vast silent auction, an “art concert,” and of course the presentation of several awards.