2014 Salute to Excellence Awards
For the past 40 years, Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce has recognized businesses, residents, educators and youth for their dedication and service to the community. Businesses also are honored for redevelopment or renovations and for established existence of 25 years or more to the business district community.
The award winners from Eastpointe:
- Police Officer of the Year – Officer Robert Koenigsmann
- Firefighter of the Year – Firefighter Nick Sage
- Citizen of the Year – Emma Otto
- Business of the Year – Pizza Me
- Capital Improvement – Kennedy Investments/Kennedy Building; Tim Horton
- Pioneer Award – Litho Printing; Merollis Chevrolet
- You’ve Made a Difference – Pastor James Friedman
- Educator of the Year – Julie Kaler, Rachel Taras, Stephanie Van Haerents, East Detroit Public Schools
- Student of the Year – Jacob Ledbetter, La’Keyia Terry
- Golden Shamrock – Craig Wodecki, Carol Corrie
The Roseville award winners:
- Police Officer of the Year – Detective Michael Demick
- Firefighter of the Year – Sgt. Anthony Robinson
- Citizen of the Year – Patricia Chownyk
- Business of the Year – Sam’s Club
- Capital Improvement – National Coney Island; Firehouse Subs; Divine Family Dentistry
- Pioneer Award – Grady’s Sports ‘N More; Cooks The Lamp Shader
- You’ve Made a Difference – Wolverine Bronze Co.
- Educator of the Year – Kelly Mack, Donna Robinson, Eric Mattison, Roseville Community Schools
- Youth of the Year – Zackary Peruzzi and Billy Howe