ISHPEMING — The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Annual Award winners for 2019.

Nominations are made by the community and then voted on by the GINCC Board of Directors and staff. Nominations are based on community contributions, actions and involvement in the economic health of the area.

The 2019 award winners are:

≤ Chamber Member of the Year: Gauthier Insurance

≤ Business of the Year: mBank

≤ Organization of the Year: Great Lakes Recovery Centers

≤ Business Person of the Year: Greg Toutant

≤ Volunteer of the Year: Linda Andriacchi

“There were many nominations submitted this year,” said Bob Hendrickson, executive director of the GINCC, in a press release. “Many deserving businesses, organizations and people. What it came down to is these awards are given based on a handful of standout reasons, but really they reflect how dedicated and giving the entire community is to making the West End of Marquette County a great place to live and work.”

Award winners will be recognized at the GINCC Annual Gala from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wawonowin Country Club. Tickets are still available for $45 for individuals, $75 for a couple and a table of six is $225.

For more information, go to www.gincc.org.