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*29th Annual Harbor Stars Awards Dinner 2025
We are thrilled to announce the deserving individuals, businesses, and organizations that have been nominated for the 29th Annual Harbor Stars Community Awards, taking place on Tuesday, October 7th, at the Holy Childhood Church Community Hall in Harbor Springs.Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations to help us recognize the people and organizations making a difference in our community!What’s Next:Voting is underway and will end at 9:00 pm on Monday, September 15th. Voting is limited to Chamber members and Harbor Happenings newsletter subscribers. If you would like to cast your vote, please subscribe to our newsletter through the link here. We will then send you the link to place your vote.A Special Dedication:This year’s Harbor Stars event is dedicated to the many individuals who stepped up during the Spring Ice Storm. We would like to recognize the City of Harbor Springs - the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Harbor Springs Police Department, and the Harbor Springs Fire Department, who went above and beyond to keep our community safe and supported.Join Us for the Celebration:Help us honor the nominees and winners at the Harbor Stars Community Awards Dinner.- Social Hour – 5:30 p.m.
- Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
- Awards Presentation to follow
- Reserve your seat or table today - Tickets are $49 per person or $550 for a reserved table of 8 (includes table sign and recognition in the program). This event sells out quickly, so don’t delay! Drink tickets may also be purchased when you register: $10 for mixed drinks, $8 for craft beer & wine, and $6 for domestic beer.
25 Nominees by Award Category:Outstanding Citizen Award-
Karen Adams
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Andy Bultman
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Kaye Frang
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John Lio
Volunteer of the Year-
Gail Brown
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Lloyann Curtis
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Sally Crowley
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Gregg Garver
Marty Van De Car Community Ambassador Award-
American Legion
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Jennifer Sutkay - Friendship Center of Harbor Springs
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Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry
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Danny Rotert
President's Award-
John Cupps - Cupps Masonry
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Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies
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Scott Brown - Harbor Springs Market
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Clayton Brown - Johan’s Pastry Shop
Beautification & Architectural Excellence Award-
Downtown Development Authority
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Harbor Springs Area Historical Society
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Jolie by the Bay
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Shay Elementary
Entrepreneur of the Year Award-
Kelly and Allend Nash - 1902 Resort & Retreats
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Kristin Hasse - Birdies Tavern
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Sarah Koetje and Sarah Mayhew - Little Big, LLC
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Hailey French - Pachamama Floral Design
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Jennie Haines - Removed Waste
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDTLocation
Holy Childhood Community Center
55 W. 3rd Street. parking off of Third Street.Website
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