Awards Of Excellence Luncheon

The annual MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards of Excellence recognize organizations and individuals who have delivered outstanding projects in the following areas:

• Auto or labor heritage tourism;
• Education/interpretation;
• and revitalization.

For organizations, the project must have taken place within the boundaries of the MotorCities National Heritage Area in Michigan. If nominating an individual, they also must be connected to a project in the heritage area. The deadline for nominations is 11:59 PM EDT on May 9, 2025. Self-nominations are permitted.

By May 21, finalists will be announced in each of the three categories. The awards will be presented at an Awards of Excellence Luncheon on Wednesday, June 4 at the Stellantis Conner Center in Detroit.

You can start your nomination form by visiting https://motorcities.org/awards-of-excellence.

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE AWARDS LUNCHEON!

The Stellantis Conner Center is the home of the historic collection of 100 years of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, DeSoto vehicles, AND MANY MORE! This collection is not open to the public, so guests can enjoy the rare opportunity to see these vehicles.

NOTE: No photography is permitted, and your mobile phone will be taped upon entry by Stellantis Security personnel. Comfortable shoes are also a must!

Sponsors for the Awards of Excellence Luncheon include the following:

• Presenting Sponsor: Ford House
• Presenting Sponsor: Stellantis
• Patron Sponsor: Gilmore Car Museum
• Supporting Sponsor: Don Nicholson Enterprises
• Supporting Sponsor: Doeren Mayhew
• Event Sponsor: Grigg Graphic Services, Inc.
• Event Sponsor: Project Arts & Ideas