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, generally held in August, 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.
For Macomb Hall of Fame sponsorship information, contact the Chamber at 586-493-7600.
Past honorees include
2023
Tom Celani, Celani Family Foundation
The Gagliano Family, Genesis Automotive Group
Susan Kattula, Chaldean Community Foundation
Chef Bobby Nahra, Encore Catering
2022
Ray Confer & Joe Burke, Shelby Lions Club
Tony Frabotta, UHY
Mary & Ron Lamparter, DC35 and Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
The Simasko Family, Simasko Law
2021
Mashell Carissimi, JMC Electrical Contractor, LLC
Steve Remias, MacRay Harbor
Karen Smith, Leadership Macomb
James Sawyer, Macomb Community College
Len Rancilio Family, Rancilio & Associates
2019
Anne Nicolazzo, Anne Nicolazzo Photography
Pete Sr. & Pete Jr. Beauregard, Colony Marine
Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb
Dr. Anthony Colucci, Henry Ford Health System
Bill & Matthew Jarvis, Jarvis Property Restoration
Helen Hicks, Habitat for Humanity
2018
Thom Lipari, Lipari Foods
The Carollo Family, RCO Engineering
Sam and Nada Simon, Simon Group Holdings
The Zuccaro Family, Zuccaro’s Banquets and Catering
The Roncelli Family, Roncelli, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Award – Grace Shore, Macomb County Chamber of Commerce
2017
Andy Appleby, General Sports and Entertainment
Dr. Christine Johns, Utica Community Schools
Charlie Langton, Langton Law, FOX 2 & WWJ
Sonny Randazzo & Family, Randazzo Fresh Markets
General John Slocum, 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base
Viviano Family, Viviano Flowers, Viviano Law & Judges
2016
Dave Girodat, Fifth Third Bank, Eastern Michigan
Terry Hamilton, St. John Providence Health System
Dr. Richard Klein, Michigan Head and Neck Institute
Pamela Lavers, Macomb County
Martin Manna, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
Vitale Family, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Markets
2015
The Demers Family, C&G Newspapers
Dr. Arthur Frazier, McLaren Macomb Ted Wahby Cancer Center
Frank and Andrea Nicolella, Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace and its Charitable Foundation for Children in Need
Roy Rose, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
Ray Weingartz, Weingartz
2014
Judge Denis LeDuc, 42nd District Court
Roy O’Brien Ford Family
Penna Family
Alphonse Santino, M.D., Michigan Institute of Urology
Westview Orchards & Adventure Farm
2013
Judge Linda Davis, 42-B District Court
First State Bank
Richard J. Notte, Sterling Heights Mayor
Maria Silamianos Sherman and Craig Sherman, Omega
Gary Whited, General Dynamics Land Systems
Anthony Wickersham, Macomb County Sheriff
2012
Wendy Achatz, Achatz Handmade Pie Co.
Robert Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor
Mike Chirco, MJC Companies
Dr. Steve Harrington, Advanced Cardiotoracic Surgeons
Wujek & Calcaterra Families
2011
Sander Levin, U.S. House of Representatives
George C. Steeh II, Retired District/Circuit Court Judge and State Representative
George C. Steeh III, U.S. Federal Court Judge
Kurt Stein, Major General, U.S. Army TACOM
Mark Switalski, Macomb County Chief Judge
Maggie Varney, Owner, Wigs 4 Kids
2010
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