# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards is an annual community celebration that recognizes local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year.

AWARD CATEGORIES
Growth - Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.

Customer Service - Recognized by the community, other businesses, and customers for providing superior customer service.

Innovation / Transformation - New or existing company pursuing new products or services that hold great promise for local economic growth and employment.

Project of the Year – A high impact project that is notable within the community and will provide lasting benefits to businesses and community members.

Young Professional of the Year - A person under the age of 40 who made significant strides in our community and in their profession in 2025.

Community Contributor of the Year - A individual or organization that has made significant strides in the development of our community. 

Hometown Hero of the Year - An individual that went above and beyond to help keep our community safe.

Youth Contributor of the Year - A school-aged individual or organization that helped spark an improvement in our community through community service.
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AWARDS DINNER
The Awards dinner will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:30PM - 9:00PM at the Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton. 

Networking and a cash bar begin at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Awards and Ceremony will follow.

All are welcome to attend the event. Individual tickets are $60 and a reserved table for 8 is $440.  For more information and event registrations, please visit www.keweenaw.org or call the Chamber office at 906.482.5240.

Past Sparkplug Award Galleries & Winners: https://www.keweenaw.org/sparkplug-awards/

The event is organized and hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), Copper Shores Community Health and Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), and MTEC Smart Zone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houghton/keweenaw-community-sparkplug-awards-2026/200029472837041
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 69

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houghton
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Michigan Tech Memorial Union
- **lat**: 47.119018953605
- **long**: -88.549271006016
- **full address**: Michigan Tech Memorial Union, Memorial Union Building, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026 takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Michigan Tech Memorial Union, Memorial Union Building, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026?
  - **A:** Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026 is organized by Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houghton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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