Hall of Fame

The Macomb Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to improving the economic, family, and community life of Macomb County. The event, usually held in October, includes a grand reception, dinner and entertainment.

Proceeds aid the Macomb Foundation – a 501(c)3 organization – in providing education and support programs for the local community.

Macomb County has warmly embraced the Macomb Hall of Fame since its inception in 2000.  This has resulted in phenomenal attendance, terrific media coverage and an opportunity to recognize individuals who have positively impacted Macomb County.

Honorees from the past ten years are:

2010

Honorable James R. Fouts – City of Warren
Dr. Kari Hortos – Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. James Jacobs – Macomb Community College
Dean Petitpren – Petitpren Inc
Donald R. Torline – Baker College of Clinton Township

2009

John DiGiuseppe – The Mirage Banquet Center
Irma Elder – Elder Automotive Group
Tony Gallo – Gallo Companies
Jim Galloway, Jeff Galloway, Eugene Jetts, John Jetts – Jet’s Pizza
Tony Ventimiglia – Ventimiglia Markets
Major General Scott West – U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management

2008

Rod Alberts – Auto Delears Association
Ralph Gilles – Chrysler
Robert Liggett – Big Boy International
Anna Lisa Lombardo, Anthony Lombardo, Sebastian Lombardo, Cathy Lombardo – Jaraczewski – Lombardo Homes
Carmella Sabaugh – Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Ruthie Stevenson – NACP

2007

Gabe Anton – Anton, Zorn, Sowerby
Judge Kathryn George – Macomb County Probate Court
Ron Gettlefinger – UAW
Albert Lorenzo – Macomb Community College
Eric Smith – Macomb County Prosecutor
Ted Wahby – Macomb County Treasurer

2006

Joe Dumars – Detroit Pistons
Mark A. Hackel – Macomb County Sheriff
Gary W. Popiel – Henry Ford Hospital (Retired)
Anthony J. Viviano – Sterling Heights Dodge
Nancy M. White – Macomb County Board Chair (Retired)

2005

Major General William Lenaers – US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management
Judge Peter J. Maceroni – Macomb County Judicial Court
James Queen – General Motors
Barbara Rossmann – Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

2004

Frank Ewasyshyn – Chrysler
Anthony Marrocco – Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
Francine Parker – Health Alliance Plan

2003

Edward Deeb – Michigan Food & Beverage Association
Elliot Joseph – St. John Health
Peter J. Lucido – Lucido & Manzella, Attorneys At Law
Congresswoman Candice Miller – U.S. Congress

2002

Gary L. Cowger – General Motors
Senator Carl Levin – U.S. Senator
Catherine Roberts – Community Choice Credit Union (Retired)
Nancy Schlichting – Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

2001

Lt. General John S. Caldwell Jr. – US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management (Retired)
W. Frank Fountain, Jr. – Chrysler
Walter P. Mabry – Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters (Retired)
Joseph P. Vicari – Andiamo’s

2000

Tarik S. Daoud – Al Long Ford
Gerald L. Elson – General Motors (Retired)
Mark Steenbergh – City of Warren Mayor