Annual MABA Awards
Each year, at the December meeting, awards are given to the MABA Member of the Year, MABA Business of the Year, and the Most Improved Business of the Year as voted on by the general MABA Membership. The President's Award is also given at this time. The awards have changed a little over the years but the reason for the recognition remains the same, great people doing amazing things for the betterment of MABA. The description of the awards is as follows:
The MABA Member of the Year recognizes the MABA Member that the general MABA Membership feels has given above and beyond in promoting, supporting and moving the organization forward towards it goals and objectives.
The MABA Business of the Year recognizes the business of a MABA Member for making a significant contribution to the organization and the community. This is also voted on by the general MABA Membership.
The Most Improved Business of the Year is voted on by the general MABA Membership and recognizes a local business that has make significant improvements to the building, lot and over-all appearance of the business making the community a greater place to live, work, and play. This business does not have to be a MABA Member.
The President's Award is given at the sole disgression of the current MABA President to the MABA Member that has gone above and beyond to support the mission of MABA and has helped the President make a large impact to the organization as a whole.
To nominate a business or a person for one of the MABA Awards, please print, fill out, and give the nomination form to any of the MABA board members at the next meeting.
Member of the Year2001 - Joan Smith / Hope Borbas Okemos Library 2002 - Aaron Kik / CBS Payroll Solutions 2003 - Laura Letzler / Ingham County Medical Care 2004 - Shalimar Maynard / Massman Trucking 2005 - Susan Wozena, CPA PC 2010 - Matt Sloan / Graff Chevrolet 2011 - Malinda Barr / Get Up And Grow 2012 - Ashley Bragdon / LSJ Media 2013 - Tom Conway / KI Technology Group 2015 - Tom Conway / ASK 2016 - Justin Savage / The Savage Agency Allstate | Business Person of the Year2000 - Matt Rhodes / Dusty's Cellar 2001 - Julie Wilbur / Meijer of Okemos 2002 - Aengus McIntosh / Gus's Watershed 2003 - Claudia Bleil / Meridian Mall 2004 - Maxine King / Arbonne International 2005 - Tom & Denise Warner / Blue Gill Grill 2010 - Malinda Barr / Get Up And Grow 2011 - Jane Mitchell / Jungle Jane Promotions 2012 - Shawn Hensley / Graff Chevrolet 2013 - Nicky Hale / PNC Bank 2014 - Ashley Barbeau / Signarama 2015 - Matt Sloan / Graff Chevrolet 2016 - Brian Kirchbaum / Gilbert Chocolates |
Most Improved Business2002 - Matt Rhodes / Dusty's Cellar 2003 - Chris Tice / Pizza House 2004 - Dr. Christine Teneglia, DDS 2005 - Terry Potterpin / Executive Options 2010 - Dennis Louney / Delta Dental 2011 - Matt Sloan / Graff Chevrolet 2012 - Denise / Blue Gill Grill 2013 - Julia Dennings / City Limits East 2014 - Al & Linda / Al-Lin's Floral & Gifts 2015 - Jeff Klug / Klug Law Firm 2016 - LeeAnn Buckingham / Framer's Edge | President's Award2001 - Marsha Madle / Arbonne International 2002 - Vivian Laux / National City Bank 2003 - Sandra Donahue / Office Options 2004 - Paul Ross / Attorney at Law 2005 - Laura Letzler / Ingham County Medical Care 2010 - Ashley Bragdon / LSJ Media 2011 - Burt Altman / Brogan Reed VanGorder & Associates 2012 - Craig Allen / Adventyx 2013 - Laura Letzler / Laura Letzler Massage, MABA Admin 2014 - Tom Conway / ASK 2015 - Dale Kohlsmith / Signarama 2016 - Jennifer Bennett / Michigan.com |