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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.
2026 Award Winners
Business Awards
- First State Bank won the Business of the Year sponsored by 7 South Technology Consulting
- Heather Tocco of The Home Bakery won Business Woman of the Year sponsored by PNC Bank
- Rachelle Kochis of Pink Box Beauty Bar won the Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C.
Chamber Awards
- Kim Lowe of C & G Newspapers won Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Bellbrook
- Michelle Carley of the City of Rochester Hills and Lynne Vettraino of In Your Camp! Consulting won the Leadership Greater Rochester sponsored by PAR Health
- Shaun Hayes of Paint Creek Center for the Arts won the Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Genisys Credit Union
- Pam Valentik of the City of Rochester Hills won Board Member of the Year sponsored by Pixley Funeral Home
Community Awards
- Mike Klieman of the Gate House Society won the Community Hero sponsored by Oakland University
- Keri Kater of Bellbrook Senior Community won the Community Collaboration sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union
- Fire Chief Todd Gary of the Rochester Hills Fire Department won the First Responder of the Year sponsored by The Crawford Insurance Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Tom Dluzen of Chief Financial Credit Union won the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick
