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SUMMARY:NOMINATIONS OPEN: Silver & Gold Awards Holiday Brunch 2026
DESCRIPTION:NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW FOR\n\nTHE 2026 SILVER & GOLD AWARDS\n\n \n\nNOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL HERE | NOMINATE A COMPANY HERE\n\nCelebrate outstanding organizations and individuals by nominating them for an Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce 2026 Silver & Gold Awards. All nominees will be recognized during a holiday brunch on Monday\, December 14\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Royal Park Hotel. Award recipients will be announced during the event (and not before).  \n\n\n\nThis year's high-profile event features various new awards and criteria\, offering an impactful way to share your company's initiatives while spotlighting other outstanding companies or individuals for the differences they make in their business community.\n\n\n\nJoin us in honoring those who inspire\, achieve\, and drive positive change - nominate today! See the complete list below. \n\nWho Should I Nominate?\n\nNominate colleagues\, inspiring clients\, non-profit organizations making waves\, and innovative companies leading impactful and game-changing initiatives.\n\nWhat Are The Award Categories?\n\nSee the complete list of awards and criteria below. This year\, there are 20 award categories\, including four individual awards and 16 company awards.\n\nWhy Nominate?\n\nA nomination provides valuable recognition and highlights the incredible achievements of companies and individuals throughout our business community. All nominees will be recognized during the celebration.\n\n\n\nWhen are Winners Announced?\n\nAward recipients are revealed live at the Silver & Gold Awards on Thursday\, December 14\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM   12:00 PM (and not before).\n\n \n\nNOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL HERE |  NOMINATE A COMPANY HERE\n\n \n\nDeadline: Submit your nominations by Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM.\n\n(Nomination Limit: Maximum of two nominations per company or individual.)\n\n \n\n\nCOMPANY AWARDS: Nominate Here\n\n \nAtlas Copco | Technology Trailblazer Award\n\nPresented to an organization that embraces emerging technologies\, including AI and automation\, to solve challenges\, create new possibilities and shape the future of business.\n\n\nAuxiom Golden | SMB Award\n\nThis award recognizes a small or medium-size business that exemplifies "The Golden Rule" and expands upon it by treating others better than they expected to be treated The Auxiom Rule.\n\n\n City of Auburn Hills | Business Success Story Award\n\nThis award is given to a company\, large or small\, whose impact on their industry is noteworthy by way of product or service quality\, innovation\, and overall achievements as a leader within their business segment.\n\n\nDynamicHR | Michigan Made Award \n\nThis award recognizes a Michigan-owned small or medium sized business that demonstrates excellence in leadership\, customer service\, and community impact while contributing to Michigan's economy.\nGenisys Credit Union | CU Kind Award\n\n Recognizes a company that cares for our community and harnesses the collective power of kindness to create a positive change.\n\n\n JADE Strategies | Transformational Leadership Award\n\nPresented to an organization that recognizes people as its greatest competitive advantage by investing in leadership\, employee engagement\, and continuous development.\n\n\nM3 Group | Maverick Brand Award\n\nPresented to an organization that challenged conventional thinking and achieved exceptional results by embracing innovation in branding\, marketing\, or customer experience\, creating measurable impact and setting a new standard for success.\n\n\nMarsh Agency | People Excellence Award\n\nPresented to an organization that demonstrates excellence in creating a workplace where people can thrive\, grow\, and do their best work through strong leadership\, culture\, employee development\, and a commitment to its people.\n\n\nMSUFCU / Oakland University Credit Union | Financial Empowerment Award\n\nRecognizes a company that demonstrates a commitment to helping employees achieve financial success through compensation\, benefits\, incentive programs\, or educational resources that strengthen employees' financial well-being.\nMoceri Companies | Legacy of Excellence Award\n\nPresented to a business that demonstrates enduring values\, exceptional leadership\, and a lasting commitment to its employees\, customers\, and the community.\nNexteer Automotive | Steering Solutions Award \n\nPresented to an organization that has solved a unique challenge\, successfully navigated change\, and implemented solutions that strengthened its business while steering it toward future success.\n\n\nOakland University | Innovator of the Year Award\n\nThis award is presented to the company with an impressive innovation story.\n\n\nOgletree Deakins | Human Resources Vanguard Award\n\nPresented to the company that takes on a human resources challenge in a creative and innovative way.   \n\n\nPlante Moran | Caring Culture Award\n\nPresented to a company who demonstrates a culture of caring for their people\, customers\, and community.\n\n\nTell Studios | The Story Worth Telling Award \n\nPresented to a company whose mission\, culture\, and impact have a meaningful story that has yet to be told to a wider audience.\n\n\n\nTrion Solutions | Always Rely On Award\n\nAn entrepreneurial business that produces products and/or services known for consistently high quality and reliability.\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Nominate Here\n\n\n\n\nAndrews Hooper Pavlik | Woman's Leadership Award\n\nThis award recognizes a woman who exemplifies a strong commitment to personal\, community and professional development.\n\n\nDBusiness Magazine | Emerging Leader Award\n\nThis award is presented to the individual who stands out as a leader among peers 35 and younger.\n\n\nDetroit Pistons | Game Changer Award\n\nThis award recognizes an individual who is changing the way business is done or making a significant contribution to our community.\n\n\nFANUC | Innovative Educator Award\n\nCelebrating 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.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nConsent to Use Photographic Images\n\nRegistration and attendance at\, or participation in\, AHCC meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees' image or voice in photographs\, videotapes\, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by AHCC.\n\n\n\nRefund & Registration Policy\n\nPayment is considered final\, and non-refundable\, unless there is a quality issue that cannot otherwise be addressed. An invoice payment option is available on most events 14 days prior to event date. Cash and credit cards are usually accepted. A confirmation will be sent for all transactions with the Auburn Hills Chamber.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img alt="" height="266" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1571/Image/SilverGold2024/SilverGold-NominationsOPEN_11_11.png" style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 14px\; width: 750px\; height: 266px\;" width="750" /></p>\n\n<h1>NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW FOR<br />\nTHE 2026 SILVER &amp\; GOLD AWARDS</h1>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<h4><span style="font-size:22px\;"><strong><a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40048"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL HERE</span></a></strong> | <strong><a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40047"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">NOMINATE A COMPANY HERE</span></a></strong></span></h4>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:16px\;">Celebrate outstanding organizations and individuals by nominating them for an&nbsp\;Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce 2026&nbsp\;Silver &amp\; Gold Awards. All nominees will be recognized during a&nbsp\;holiday brunch on Monday\, December 14\, 2026&nbsp\;from 9:00&nbsp\;AM to 12:00 PM&nbsp\;at the Royal Park Hotel. Award recipients&nbsp\;will be announced during the event (and not before).&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThis year&rsquo\;s high-profile&nbsp\;event&nbsp\;features various&nbsp\;new awards and criteria\, offering&nbsp\;an impactful way to share your company&#39\;s initiatives while spotlighting&nbsp\;other outstanding companies or individuals for the differences they make in their&nbsp\;business community.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Join us in honoring those who inspire\, achieve\, and drive positive change - nominate today! See the complete list below.&nbsp\;</strong></span></p>\n\n<p><strong>Who Should I Nominate?</strong><br />\nNominate colleagues\, inspiring clients\, non-profit organizations making waves\, and innovative companies leading impactful and game-changing initiatives.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What Are The Award Categories?</strong><br />\nSee the complete list of awards and criteria below. This year\, there are 20 award categories\, including four individual awards and 16 company awards.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Why Nominate?</strong><br />\nA nomination provides valuable recognition and highlights the incredible achievements of companies and individuals throughout our business community. All nominees will be recognized during the celebration.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>When are Winners Announced?</strong><br />\nAward recipients are revealed live at the Silver &amp\; Gold Awards on Thursday\, December 14\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM (and not before).<br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; color: rgb(64\, 63\, 66)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap\; color: rgb(64\, 63\, 66)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40048"><span style="color: rgb(218\, 165\, 32)\;">NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL HERE</span></a><span style="color: rgb(218\, 165\, 32)\;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(105\, 105\, 105)\;">|</span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(218\, 165\, 32)\;"> </span><a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40047"><span style="color: rgb(218\, 165\, 32)\;">NOMINATE A COMPANY HERE</span></a></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; color: rgb(64\, 63\, 66)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-weight: bold\; background-color: rgb(237\, 232\, 59)\; font-family: Inter\, sans-serif\;">Deadline: Submit your nominations by Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; color: rgb(64\, 63\, 66)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family: Inter\, sans-serif\;">(Nomination Limit: Maximum of two nominations per company or individual.)</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; color: rgb(64\, 63\, 66)\; font-family: Arial\, Verdana\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><strong style=""><font face="arial\, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 24px\;">COMPANY AWARDS: <a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40047"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Nominate Here</span></a></span></font></strong></p>\n\n<div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in\;text-align:center\;line-height:normal\;">&nbsp\;</div>\n<strong><a href="https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Atlas Copco | Technology Trailblazer Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to an organization that embraces emerging technologies\, including AI and automation\, to solve challenges\, create new possibilities and shape the future of business.\n<div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in\;text-align:center\;line-height:normal\;">\n<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://auxiom.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Auxiom Golden | SMB Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award recognizes a small or medium-size business that exemplifies &quot\;The Golden Rule&rdquo\; and expands upon it by treating others better than they expected to be treated&hellip\;The Auxiom Rule.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><span style="color:#DAA520\;"> </span><a href="https://www.auburnhills.org/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">City of Auburn Hills | Business Success Story Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award is given to a company\, large or small\, whose impact on their industry is noteworthy by way of product or service quality\, innovation\, and overall achievements as a leader within their business segment.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<a href="https://dynamichr.com/"><strong><span style="color:#DAA520\;">DynamicHR | Michigan Made Award</span></strong> </a><br />\nThis award recognizes a Michigan-owned small or medium sized business that demonstrates excellence in leadership\, customer service\, and community impact while contributing to Michigan&rsquo\;s economy.\n<hr /><strong><a href="https://www.genisyscu.org/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Genisys Credit Union | CU Kind Award</span></a></strong><br />\n&#65279\;Recognizes a company that cares for our community and harnesses the collective power of kindness to create a positive change.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><span style="color:#DAA520\;"> </span><a href="https://www.jadestrategies.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">JADE Strategies | Transformational Leadership Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to an organization that recognizes people as its greatest competitive advantage by investing in leadership\, employee engagement\, and continuous development.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://m3group.biz/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">M3 Group | Maverick Brand Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to an organization that challenged conventional thinking and achieved exceptional results by embracing innovation in branding\, marketing\, or customer experience\, creating measurable impact and setting a new standard for success.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://www.marshmma.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Marsh Agency | People Excellence Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to an organization that demonstrates excellence in creating a workplace where people can thrive\, grow\, and do their best work through strong leadership\, culture\, employee development\, and a commitment to its people.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://www.msufcu.org/"><span style="color: rgb(218\, 165\, 32)\;">MSUFCU / Oakland University Credit Union | Financial Empowerment Award</span></a></strong><br />\nRecognizes a company that demonstrates a commitment to helping employees achieve financial success through compensation\, benefits\, incentive programs\, or educational resources that strengthen employees&#39\; financial well-being.\n<hr /><strong><a href="https://www.moceri.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Moceri Companies | Legacy of Excellence Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to a business that demonstrates enduring values\, exceptional leadership\, and a lasting commitment to its employees\, customers\, and the community.\n<hr /><a href="https://www.nexteer.com/"><strong><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Nexteer Automotive | Steering Solutions Award</span></strong> </a><br />\nPresented to an organization that has solved a unique challenge\, successfully navigated change\, and implemented solutions that strengthened its business while steering it toward future success.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://oakland.edu/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Oakland University | Innovator of the Year Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award is presented to the company with an impressive innovation story.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://ogletree.com/locations/detroit-metro/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Ogletree Deakins | Human Resources Vanguard Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to the company that takes on a human resources challenge in a creative and innovative way. &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://www.plantemoran.com/get-to-know/offices/auburn-hills"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Plante Moran | Caring Culture Award</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to a company who demonstrates a culture of caring for their people\, customers\, and community.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n<strong><a href="https://www.tellstudios.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Tell Studios | The Story Worth Telling Award&nbsp\;</span></a></strong><br />\nPresented to a company whose mission\, culture\, and impact have a meaningful story that has yet to be told to a wider audience.\n<div>\n<hr size="2" /></div>\n\n<p><strong><a href="https://trionworks.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Trion Solutions |&nbsp\;Always Rely On Award</span></a></strong><br />\nAn entrepreneurial business that produces products and/or services known for consistently high quality and reliability.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<h3><span style="font-size:26px\;"><strong>INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: <a href="https://business.auburnhillschamber.com/form/view/40048"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Nominate Here</span></a></strong></span></h3>\n\n<div align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0in\; text-align: center\; line-height: normal\;">\n<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div>\n\n<p><strong><a href="https://www.ahpplc.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Andrews Hooper Pavlik | Woman&#39\;s Leadership Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award recognizes a woman who exemplifies a strong commitment to personal\, community and professional development.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><strong><a href="https://www.auburnhills.org/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">DBusiness Magazine | Emerging Leader Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award is presented to the individual who stands out as a leader among peers 35 and younger.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><strong><a href="https://www.nba.com/pistons/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">Detroit Pistons | Game Changer Award</span></a></strong><br />\nThis award recognizes an individual who is changing the way business is done or making a significant contribution to our community.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><strong><a href="https://www.fanucamerica.com/"><span style="color:#DAA520\;">FANUC&nbsp\;| Innovative Educator Award</span></a></strong><br />\nCelebrating 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.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Consent to Use Photographic Images</strong><br />\nRegistration and attendance at\, or participation in\, AHCC meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees&#39\; image or voice in photographs\, videotapes\, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by AHCC.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Refund &amp\; Registration Policy</strong><br />\nPayment is considered final\, and non-refundable\, unless there is a quality issue that cannot otherwise be addressed. An invoice payment option is available on most events 14 days prior to event date.&nbsp\;Cash and credit cards are usually accepted. A confirmation will be sent for all transactions with the Auburn Hills Chamber.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n
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