2026 Keweenaw Community SparkPlug Awards
The Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards is an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year.
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AWARD CATEGORIES
Growth - Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.
Customer Service - Recognized by the community, other businesses, and customers for providing superior customer service.
Innovation / Transformation - New or existing company pursuing new products or services that hold great promise for local economic growth and employment.
Project of the Year – A high impact project that is notable within the community and will provide lasting benefits to businesses and community members.
Young Professional of the Year - A person under the age of 40 who made significant strides in our community and in their profession in 2025.
Community Contributor of the Year - An individual or organization that has made significant strides in the development of our community.
Hometown Hero of the Year - An individual who went above and beyond to help keep our community safe.
Youth Contributor of the Year - A school-aged individual or organization that helped spark an improvement in our community through community service.
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AWARDS DINNER
The Awards dinner will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:30PM - 9:00PM at the Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton.
Networking and a cash bar begin at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Awards and Ceremony will follow.
All are welcome to attend the event. Individual tickets are $60 and a reserved table for 8 is $440. For more information and event registrations, please visit www.keweenaw.org or call the Chamber office at 906.482.5240.
The event is organized and hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), Copper Shores Community Health and Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), and MTEC Smart Zone.
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Location
Memorial Union Building - Michigan Tech
Fees/Admission
$60 - Individual Ticket
$440 - Table of 8
Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor - $1,000
Premier recognition at the event, logo placement on promotional materials, and verbal recognition during the awards dinner.
Gold Sponsor - $500
Logo recognition in event materials and on-screen recognition during the dinner.
Silver Sponsor - $250
Name recognition in the event program and on select promotional materials.
Community Supporter - $100
Name recognition in the event program.
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