• Impact Awards

    Every year the Chamber honors those members who are actively making a difference in the community at the holiday themed Annual Impact Awards luncheon.

    The 2026 Impact Awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at Paint Creek Country Club where we will honor Chamber members who have gone above and beyond to enhance the Orion area community.

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  • Award Criteria: 

    Community Beautification Award - This award is given to the Chamber member business or organization which demonstrates excellence in practices to preserve, maintain and improve the attractiveness of the community, above and beyond the general scope of their expected responsibilities. 

    Economic Impact Award - The member who receives this award makes a positive economic impact in the Orion area in the area of jobs, opportunities for advancing new local industries, or revitalizing a sector of the community.  This member makes a positive impact on living, working, or playing in the Orion Area.

    Entrepreneur of the Year - This award is presented to the member who is the founder, owner, CEO or President of a new business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to establish their business.  They demonstrate a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, creativity and determination.  They also contribute to the future growth of businesses in the Orion Area.

    Small Business of the Year - The Small Business of the Year nominee should exhibit an extraordinary accomplishment and/or have raised the standard in business practices and/or services. The Small Business of the Year nominee should contribute to the overall success of the business community, going above and beyond, to enhance the quality of life in the Orion area.

    Youth Impact Award - This member has made a significant impact in the lives and well-being of youth in the Orion community in the areas of entrepreneurship, education, health, and wellness, above and beyond the general scope of their expected responsibilities.

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    Interested in being a sponsor at the event?
    Contact Joyce Donaldson at joyce@orionareachamber.com
    or call the Chamber office: 248.693.6300

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  • Impact Awards Luncheon

    Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
    11:00am - 1:30pm
    Paint Creek Country Club
    2375 Stanton Rd
    Lake Orion, MI 48362

  • Photography by:
    TWENTY FOUR NORTH MEDIA

  • Orion Neighborhood TV Coverage of the
    2025 Impact Awards Luncheon