Andy Appleby Nominated for Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Award

November 26th, 2024

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR DEC. 6 AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER of COMMERCE SILVER & GOLD AWARDS

Auburn Hills, MI – Congratulations to the following outstanding Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Award nominees. On Friday, December 6, 2024, the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce will recognize individuals and companies for their achievements and reveal the winners at the annual Silver & Gold Awards from 9:00 am – 12:00pm. The program honors business leaders and companies in the areas of innovation, leadership, and community involvement. It also recognizes volunteers and supporters of the Auburn Hills Chamber.

Silver & Gold Awards recognize individuals and companies who represent “sterling” qualities of excellence and leadership including:

Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Woman’s Leadership Award – This award recognizes a woman who exemplifies a strong commitment to personal, community and professional development.
Nominees Include: Kim Boudreau Smith – Her Bold Voice, Stephanie Carroll – City of Auburn Hills, JoJo Dries – On the Wings of Angels, Sarah Frazier – Argus Logistics, Katie Gadulka – MICPA, Gina Garavaglia – Bowman Chevrolet & Isuzu Commercial Trucks, Kelly Lictawa – FANUC America Corporation, Nicole Logan – FANUC America Corporation, Dana McAllister Armenteros – The W Buchanan Group, Gabrielle Reed – Detroit Pistons, Katherine Richards – Unicom Solutions, Bianca Shyti – RJ Logistics

Atlas Copco Excellence Award – Awards the company that not only meets industry standards but has clearly gone above and beyond to improve their company and industry expectations.
Nominees Include: Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc., FANUC America Corporation, FATA Automation, Intelligent Technical Solutions LLC, The W Buchanan Group

Auxiom Golden SMB Award – This award recognizes a small or medium size business that exemplifies “The Golden Rule” – treat others as you want to be treated.
Nominees Include: Crossroads Care Center, Red Wing Shoes, Reliance One

City of Auburn Hills Business Success Story Award – This award is given to a company large or small, that has made significant strides within their business. This award also recognizes the outstanding commitment to a company’s employees, its mission, and overall achievements within an organization.
Nominees Include: Branex Group LLC, Genisys Credit Union, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Oakland Hills Dermatology

Consumers Energy Cares Award – This award recognizes the individual that continuously demonstrates a commitment to helping others in the community.
Nominees Include: Karen Adcock – City of Auburn Hills, Paul Gualtieri, MAS, MASI – HALO, Patti Jacques – Gifts For All God’s Children, Trecia M. Johnson – CARE1, Sterling Littlejohn – Detroit Pistons, Alexandra Peterson – Crossroads Care Center, Ann Poole – FANUC America Corporation

DBusiness Magazine Emerging Leader Award – This award is presented to the individual who stands out as a leader among peers 35 and younger.
Nominees Include: Benjamin Delisle – FANUC America Corporation, Kathryn Moraccini – Marsh McLennan Agency, Brandon Skopek – City of Auburn Hills

Detroit Pistons Game Changer Award – This award recognizes an individual who is changing the way business is done or making a significant contribution to our community.
Nominees Include: Chad Ever – Ever Studios, Matthew J. Farrell – Team CORE, Mike Kneffel – Blair Hall Coffee, Chris Shyti – RJ Logistics

FANUC Innovative Educator Award – Celebrating educators dedicated to building industry-approved, certificate-based mechatronics programs that teach students the appeal of automation and open their minds to a wide variety of fulfilling, sought-after careers in advanced manufacturing.
Nominees Include: Ahad Ali, PhD, BSIE, MSIE – Lawrence Technological University, Osamah A. Rawashdeh, PhD, PE – Oakland University, Jason Workman – Oakland Community College

Gardner-White Michigan Economy and Community Contributions Award – Honors an individual who is a community leader from a Michigan-owned and operated business.
Nominees Include: Sam Ashley – Cunningham-Limp, Ray Barnowske, MC – Stuart Mechanical LLC., Mary Ann Crimado – Concraft, Inc., Jennifer Llewellyn – Oakland County

Genisys Credit Union CU Kind Award – Recognizes a company that cares for our community and harnesses the collective power of kindness to create a positive change.
Nominees Include: Argus Logistics, Crossroads Care Center, Neighborhood House, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc.

JADE Strategies, Inc. High Performance Teams Award – Recognizing a company with a successful initiative focused on teambuilding to strengthen collaboration, cultivate leadership, and advance culture, with proven performance success.
Nominees Include: BorgWarner, CARE1, Crispelli’s Bakery & Pizzeria

MSU Federal Credit Union / Oakland University Credit Union Financial Wellness Award – Presented to a company with a successful financial wellness program providing access and support to the financial wellness of their employees.
Nominees Include: Marsh McLennan Agency, MoneyPickle, Rehmann

Oakland University Innovator of the Year Award – This award is presented to the company with an impressive innovation story.
Nominees Include: MSU Federal Credit Union & Oakland University Credit Union, Piston Group, TI Fluid Systems, Webasto

Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Vanguard Award – Presented to the company that takes on a human resource challenge in a creative and innovative way given the increased competition for talent, the complex regulatory environment, and our litigious society.
Nominees Include: Ascension Providence Rochester, FANUC America Corporation, Visioneering

Palazzo di Bocce Coaching Champions Award – Honors a coach who exemplifies commitment to inspire, mentor, and lead, driving lasting positive change in their organization or community.
Nominees Include: Chris Drouin – Sandler by EAM Consulting, Andria George – Genisys Credit Union, Mari South, MSHROD, SHRM-CP – Covenant Community Care

Plante Moran Caring Culture Award – Presented to a company who demonstrates a culture of caring for their people, customers, and community.
Nominees Include: Auburn Hills Public Library, Lawrence Technological University, MSU Federal Credit Union & Oakland University Credit Union, Ronnisch Construction Group

Stella Wealth Management of Raymond James Higher Standard Award – This award is presented to the individual that has shown high standards in business acumen and service.
Nominees Include: Andy Appleby – General Sports & Entertainment, LLC (USPBL), Jeff Caponigro – Trion Solutions, Jonathan deSanctis – Oakland Thrive

Trion Solutions, Inc. Vision Made Perfectly Clear Award – Presented to a small to mid-size emerging company with a clear and distinctive vision and on a fast track to success. The company likely would have been founded within the past 10 years.
Nominees Include: Breadless, Exigent Creative Solutions, The Flavor Lab Catering Co.

For more information on upcoming events, visit www.auburnhillschamber.com or call 248-853-7862. The Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce is where business, educational, cultural, and civic leaders collaborate to connect a world-class business community. The Chamber represents more than 500 companies including 95,000+ employees, and is focused on networking, leadership, education, community support, and workforce development programming which supports the business needs of the local area.