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| Becky Harris, right, accepts business leadership award from Sally Roselli's sister, Julie Wellman. |
Sally Roselli Business
Leadership Award - Becky Harris for her
"vigilant and enthusiastic promotion" as the new manager of the Boyne
City Farmers Market, which is now open year-round. (Photo at right)
Community Pride Award - The Boyne City Eagles, who
donate money throughout the year to area food pantries, the girl and boy
scouts, Community Christmas baskets, school backpack programs, the free clinic
and many other organizations.
Volunteer of the Year Award - Gail Farley, who is the
driving force behind the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. Gail is also
active with the 4th of July Committee, Mushroom Festival and Relay for Life.
Entrepreneur of the Year - Brett Cuper of Morel's Bistro
took a closed business that had been closed for four years and turned it into a
high-end destination restaurant – enhancing Boyne City's growing reputation as
the place to go for all types of dining.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Joshua Grove and Michael
Koteskey of Boyne Parasail. This dynamic duo worked for months ahead of time,
planning and training to start a business that made a big splash right away.
Heritage Award for ongoing contributions to
the community by a long-time business leader - We have two recipients of this
award because there was a virtual tie between two worthy people:
- Lynda Christensen of Lynda's Real Estate Service - Besides running a successful business she is constantly helping others in our community. She is active in the Boyne City Booster Foundation, St. Matthew's Church and she runs the Loan Closet, which loans medical equipment to those returning home from surgery.
- Hugh Conklin of the Boyne City Main Street Program - Hugh and his wife Susan first came to Boyne City as the owners of the Boyne Citizen. Lately, he has taken our Main Street program to a new level and helped bring our community national recognition.
