Bill Latka, filmmaker and devoted climate change activist, is the 2019 recipient of Groundwork’s Milliken Leadership Award for outstanding commitment to environmental protection. We ask him to tell a bit about his climate change journey.
A Big Groundwork Thanksgiving Day Thank-You to Kim Pontius, Our 2018 Milliken Award Recipient
On this Thanksgiving Day, join us in sending a heartfelt thank-you to Kim Pontius, CEO of Traverse Area Association of Realtors and Groundwork 2018 Milliken Award recipient. We ask him to reflect on the Grand Vision, a planning effort he played a big role in, now that nearly a decade has passed since its completion.
Groundwork Honors Mary Van Valin with Milliken Leadership Award
The Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities presented this year’s Milliken Leadership Award on Saturday, Oct. 7, to Mary Van Valin, a Groundwork Board Member, former teacher, and respected activist in the community.
Groundwork honors Chip Hoagland with Milliken Leadership Award
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities honors Cherry Capital Foods owner Chip Hoagland -the “Warren Buffet of northern Michigan foods” -with Milliken Leadership Award during annual Harvest at the Commons celebration.