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The Sunrise Pinnacle Awards
The Sunrise Pinnacle 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.
2025 Award Winners
Business Awards
- Serra Ford Buick GMC won the Business of the Year Award sponsored by the Chamber
- Lisa Bidinger of The Flavor Lab won Business Woman of the Year sponsored by PNC Bank
- Mitchell Freem of The Dime Store won the Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C.
- Ron Norkiewicz owner of the Phone Guy won the Technology of the Year sponsored by 7 South Consulting
Chamber Awards
- Melissa Crotty of Flagstar Bank won Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Bellbrook
- Brian McCurdy of Priority Wealth Partners won Board Member of the Year sponsored by Pixley Funeral Home
- Jamie Tallis of Flagstar Bank won the Leadership Greater Rochester Award sponsored by Endo, USA
- Mariana Burkhardt of Capital Lending won the Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Genisys Credit Union
Community Awards
- Genisys Credit Union won the Community Hero sponsored by Oakland University
- Officer Amy Drehmer of the Rochester Police Department won the First Responder of the Year sponsored by The Crawford Insurance Group
- Rochester Hills Banquet Center & Mindy Milos-Dale of Oakland Township both won the Community Collaboration sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Stuart Bikson won the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by First State Bank
