The Sunrise Awards
The Sunrise Awards, organized each year by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for the greater Rochester communities to honor the accomplishments and contributions of our region’s most visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and businesses.
Nominations
Individuals can submit nominations of local heroes in various categories. See Nomination Form for descriptions of each award. Multiple boxes may be selected, however award winners may not win more than one award.
2024 Award Winners
Business Awards
- Frank Rewold & Songs won Business of the Year Award sponsored by the Chamber
- Stephanie Ubaydi of Perspire Sauna won Business Woman of the Year sponsored by PNC Bank
- Clean Your Dirty Face won the Diversity Award sponsored by Flagstar Bank
- Michael Grant of Grant's Pizza won Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C.
Chamber Awards
- Yolanda Udell of Meadowbrook Center for Learning won Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Bellbrook
- Angela DelPup of Ascension won Board Member of the Year sponsored by Pixley Funeral Home
- Jordan Gettel & Jeremy Peckens won Leadership Greater Rochester Award sponsored by PAR Pharmaceutical
- Marc Howland of Breadless, won Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Genisys Credit Union
Community Awards
- Mayor Bryan Barnett of the City of Rochester Hills won Community Hero sponsored by Oakland University
- Captain Russ Yeiser of the Oakland County Sheriff Department, won First Responder of the Year sponsored by The Crawford Insurance Group
- RARA Recreation & the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library both won Community Collaboration sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Judge Julie Nicholson won the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by First State Bank
