The White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they are now accepting nominations for the Lady Laker of the Year and El Award.
Lady Laker of the Year
The purpose of the Lady Laker of the Year award is to recognize a female professional who has served in an exceptional manner, especially in mentoring and assisting future leaders in the White Lake area. Selection for the Lady Laker Award, which is a beautiful signed sculpture, is based on an evaluation process undertaken by a panel of several area residents and past recipients. This honorary award is proudly sponsored by Don Rypma Chevrolet, GMC, Inc.
The 2023 Lady Laker of the Year Recipient.
The El Award
The El Award recipient is an individual who has been influential in the community and has been affiliated with various organizations, involved in local efforts and is connected with the local business community. This beautiful and stately award recognizes an outstanding male professional and is in memory of Eleanor Polley, a former director to the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. This distinguished award is sponsored by Pitkin Gift Shoppe and Shelby State Bank.
The 2023 El Award Recipient.
All nominees must be individuals who perform outstanding services and exhibits a positive and supportive attitude. Nomination forms must be submitted by September 30, 2024. To nominate someone or for additional information, applications may be found at www.whitelake.org here.
Entrepreneur of the Year
White Lake’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” will also be announced at the Chamber Annual Dinner. “This exciting award will recognize a new or existing business owner whose extraordinary vision and efforts have helped enhance the local economy”, said Amy VanLoon, Executive Director of the White Lake Area Chamber. “This Chamber member’s approach to business growth is both fresh and innovative and provides added value to the community.” Nominations and voting for the prestigious White Lake “Entrepreneur of the Year” award is determined and selected by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and sponsored by Fetch Brewing Company.
The 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Recipient.
The Legacy Award
Returning this year, the “Legacy Award”, which recognizes an outstanding individual for the impact that they and their business have had in the White Lake Community for the past 10 years or more. Chamber members are invited to nominate a current Chamber member, in good standing who has demonstrated a track record for business health and growth. The award is sponsored by White Lake Storage.
The 2023 Legacy Award Recipient.
Additional honorary awards will also be presented at the Chamber Annual Dinner and sponsored by Scheid Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and Board of Director awards will also be presented, sponsored by the White Lake Beacon.
Award recipients will be announced at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner set for Monday, October 21, 2024, and held at the Sundance Saloon at Double JJ Resort White Lake, 5900 S. Water Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452. Thanks go to Double JJ Resort for being our premier sponsor, and to our gold sponsors: Aludyne, CatchMark Technologies, HarborLight Credit Union, and Winberg Construction.
