05/15/2026
So proud to have our trusted leader and fabulous teammate Madison Ford nominated for the Rising Star award! Each nominee and winner was so very deserving of this community recognition. We're so proud to be among this group of amazing people!
What a special day celebrating the incredible people and organizations that make our region stronger. We were honored to recognize Ray Minervini as the Distinguished Service Award recipient and the outstanding finalists from the Traverse Connect Business & Community Achievement Awards. ✨
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
Rising Star TCYP Member of the Year Award: Lt. Roger Craig with Michigan State Police
Leadership Grand Traverse Alum Award: Christal Frost Anderson with Networks Northwest
Economic Impact Award: Interlochen Center for the Arts
New Business of the Year Award: The Dandy TC
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating leadership, innovation, service, and community impact across the Grand Traverse region. Days like this are a reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many dedicated individuals and organizations shaping the future of our community.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this celebration possible:
Beverage Sponsor: Networks Northwest
Lunch Sponsors: Cunningham-Limp and MSU Federal Credit Union
Economic Impact Award Sponsor: Hagerty
Leadership Grand Traverse Alum Sponsor: Learn and Lead
And be on the lookout for more photos from the event, beautifully captured by Jamie at Crackerjack Photography Studio! 📸
We are grateful for your continued support and partnership in recognizing excellence throughout our community.