Tribute! Awards

Tribute is a community recognition event and fundraiser that supports vital services provided by Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Tribute celebrates extraordinary women, young women and men in the community. Your nominations help recognize remarkable individuals making a positive difference in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties.

Tribute honorees will be celebrated during a reception at Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey from 5:30 to 7:30pm, Thursday, November 10, 2026.

WRCNM invites community members to nominate individuals in the following categories:

• Advocacy: a woman whose bold advocacy for a population or a cause has resulted in increased community awareness and action on issues of social concern.
• Business/Profession: a woman who has exhibited superior ability/accomplishment in a company, business, organization or association.
• Community Service: a woman who has shown outstanding achievement as a volunteer to better the community.
• Pinnacle: a woman who has dedicated a lifetime of service and provided meaningful, influential contributions that have made a positive difference in her community.
• Man of Action: a man whose service and actions have demonstrated his commitment toward the well-being of women.
• Youth: a young woman, 21 or younger, who has demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments to better herself, school and the community.

To learn more about the Tribute event, call WRCNM at (231) 347-0067 or email WRCNM at events@wrcnm.org.

2024 Awardees

• Advocacy: Kristin Jardine
• Business/Profession: Dr. Melanie Manary
• Community Service: Carolyn Klender
• Man of Action: David "DJ" Jones
• Pinnacle: Mary Faculak
• Youth: Kira Miller