(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 28, 2015) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will again recognize business excellence and community leadership with the second annual Art of Achievement Awards. The presentation gala is Nov. 12 at the Riverfront Banquet Center.
“The Art of Achievement celebrates some of the accomplishments that are helping move Flint & Genesee forward, in ways large and small,” said Chamber CEO Tim Herman. “We’ve had a tremendous response to the call for nominations – nearly double the number received last year in some categories.
“We’re excited that the selection committee has such a tough job ahead in picking the winners.”
The following individuals and companies are nominees in the business category:
CEO Business Award – Any company with 50 or more employees.
- C&L Ward
- Diplomat
- Genesee Intermediate School District
- Grand Blanc Motorcars, LTD.
Small Business Award – Any company with less than 50 employees.
- Artistic Visions Enterprise
- I.N.C. Systems
- The Local Grocer
- Martin Funeral Cremation/Tribute Services
- Park Place Hair Studio
- Peerless Mattress
- Professional Nursing Services, Inc.
- Pro Med Ambulance
- Rollhaven Skating Center
- Special Occasions East
- The Yoga Loft
Minority Owned Business Award – Any minority-owned business in the community.
- Artistic Visions Enterprise
- Daughter of the King Royaltee
- Park Place Hair Studio
- Professional Nursing Services, Inc.
- Universal EMS
Nonprofit Impact Award – Any charity, church or nonprofit making great strides to positively impact any facet of the Flint and Genesee community.
- Genesee Health Plan
- Faith Lutheran Church
- Mott Community College Women in Education
- Dreams Do Come True
- Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- Communities First, Inc.
Young Professional Leader Award – Any young professional 35 or younger making great strides to benefit their company and/or the community.
- Jennifer Beamer, American Cancer Society
- Steven Elkins, Digital Medics
- Ja’Nel Jamerson, MCC Workforce Education Center
- DeWaun E. Robinson, Artistic Visions Enterprise
- Jennifer Wenzlick, Ground Floor Market
- Glenn Wilson, Communities First, Inc.
Claire M. White Award – Honoring a woman working for the betterment of Flint & Genesee in community, career or someone else’s life.
- Waneita Bovan, June’s Floral Company
- Sally Shaheen Joseph, MCC Bd. of Trustees
- Jessyca Mathews, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
- Jill Nylander, Legal Services of Eastern Mich.
- Gay Polley, Dover & Company
- Tammy Wade, Mt. Morris Community Schools
- Marsay Wells-Strozier, Center for Higher Educational Achievement
Small Business Contractor of the Year – Honoring a company that has excelled in past year with the aid of PTAC services and counseling.
- ATI Group, Inc.
- American Electric Motors
- D M Burr Facilities Management
- Electra-Med Corporation
- Rowe Professional Services
The following companies and individuals are nominees in the hospitality category:
Hotel of the Year – This award recognizes a Genesee County hotel for its outstanding service, comfort and attention to hotel guests, providing an excellent overall experience.
- Comfort Inn – Grand Blanc
- Courtyard
- Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Residence Inn
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Grand Blanc
- Holiday Inn Gateway Centre
- Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast
- Motel 6
- Wingate by Wyndham
Restaurant of the Year
- Applewood Café
- Halo Burger
- Lucky Steakhouse
- Starlite Coney Island
Frontline Ambassador Award – This award recognizes a hospitality worker – front desk staff, host/hostess, housekeeper, guest services and maintenance – in a Genesee County hotel who provides outstanding service to guests staying at their establishment. The nominees are:
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites
- Elizabeth Morris
Baymont Inn & Suites
- Katherine Goulet
- Kimesha Williams
Comfort Inn – Grand Blanc
- Anthony Hweir
Courtyard – Flint/Grand Blanc
- Chelsea Alm
- Whitley Beckwith
- Karen Birt
- Teresa Cassady
- Yvonne Davis
- Latanya Hardy (Tee)
- Dominique Hightower
- Christopher Huffman
- Alex Kadie
- Kim Kapture
- Juliana Kinabo
- Geri Macauley
- Kimberly Marme
- Calvin Mims
- Jeff Thomas
Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Lydiah Conley
- Monica Johnson
- Ingrid King
- Kat Mason
- Tova Parks
Residence Inn Marriott
- TaJuana Benton
- Mary Bitson
- LeMuel Coffee
- Adrienne Fritzler
- Lora Harden
- Jay Heisler
- Nathaniel Johnson
- Ashley Mabry
- Traci Wing
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Grand Blanc
- Sharonda Dillard
- Mary Galloway
- Greta Hopson
- Sandra Johnson
- Joyce Jones
- Amber Lancaster
- Holly Malik
- Shalae Matthews
- Robin Michael
- Suzan Stengel
- Amanda Wiggins
Holiday Inn Gateway Centre
- Makala Allen
- Ted Berlin
- Gladys Clifton
- Renee Hayes
- Mallory Hibbard
- Katie Hinman
- Jean McCray
- Tony Meyer
- Tamera Reder
- Autumn Redmond
- Maricris Ritter
- Alexis Rodgers
J. Porter’s @ Holiday Inn Gateway
- Ellen Bailey
- Chantell Bridges
- Asia Jones
Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast
- Allan Griggs
- Diana Phillips
Motel 6
- Clinton Dill
- Claudia Keaton
- Rahachel Morris
- Rhonda Myers
- Debbie Vargas
Wingate by Wyndham
- Kristina Littleton
- Charmaine McKnuckle
- Vickie Powell
- Debbie Sauer
- Teresa Sharpe
- Georgia Shepherd
In addition, the Chamber will present several special honors, including the Gloria J. DeHart Award, Hospitality Ambassador Award and Community Champion Award.
Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online here.