Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee gives out annual awards
The city of Marquette's new Peg Hirvonen Bandshell at Presque Isle Park, seen here during the inaugural event at the facility in June, received the Barbara H. Kelly Historic Preservation Award Thursday at the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee's Annual Awards Luncheon. (Journal photo by Annie Lippert)
Pictured are some of the award recipients of Thursday’s Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee's Annual Awards Luncheon. (Journal photo by Annie Lippert) Journal photo by Annie Lippert
The city of Marquette's new Peg Hirvonen Bandshell at Presque Isle Park, seen here during the inaugural event at the facility in June, received the Barbara H. Kelly Historic Preservation Award Thursday at the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee's Annual Awards Luncheon. (Journal photo by Annie Lippert)
Pictured are some of the award recipients of Thursday’s Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee's Annual Awards Luncheon. (Journal photo by Annie Lippert) Journal photo by Annie Lippert
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MARQUETTE -- The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Thursday held its 22nd annual awards luncheon, recognizing committee and community members who go above and beyond in their work beautifying and restoring the city of Marquette.
"My congratulations to all award recipients," said committee vice president Barb Kelly. "Those from the past, and those here today."
The committee has led a number of initiatives around Marquette over the years, including the restoration of the Father Marquette statues, the yearly Petunia Pandemonium event, graffiti cleanup and various gardens across the city.
At Thursday's meeting, the award recipients were as follows:
Youth Award -- Bothwell Middle School 7th graders, 7th grade teachers and staff
Barbara H. Kelly Historic Preservation Award -- Ore Dock Brewing Co.
Public Art Award -- Artists in Excellence
Business & Commercial Improvement Award -- Marquette Tribal Health Center, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Business & Commercial Improvement Award -- O'Reilly Auto Parts
Business & Commercial Improvement Award -- First Bank
Phil Neimisto Volunteer Award -- Ray Hlavarty
Back Door Award -- Blackrocks Brewery
Phil Neimisto Volunteer Award -- Friends of the Peter White Public Library
Sally Closser Green Award -- Superior Watershed Partnership
Lifetime Achievement Award -- Tim and Dee Dee Larson
Annie Lippert can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 550. Her email address is alippert@miningjournal.net.