{"id":166035,"date":"2026-02-06T01:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166035\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T01:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:55:16","slug":"lake-orion-dda-honors-volunteers-with-illuminator-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166035\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Orion DDA Honors Volunteers with Illuminator Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lake Orion DDA Honors Volunteers with Illuminator Awards<\/p>\n

(ONTV, Joe Johnson, Feb. 5, 2026)<\/p>\n

Lake Orion, MI \u2013 So much of what happens in Downtown Lake Orion \u2013 from the fun events, thoughtful place-making, economic development \u2013 is because of Downtown Development Authority (DDA) volunteers.\u00a0 To recognize those efforts, the DDA recently hosted Light up Lake Orion, a night to celebrate the community\u2019s \u201cIlluminators.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seven awards were presented while dozens of volunteers enjoyed the food and atmosphere of Sick Town Hall.<\/p>\n

The Tour DDA Force Award was presented to Scout Troop 120.<\/p>\n

Les Morrison of Reconnect Counseling earned the New Recruit Award.<\/p>\n

The Spirit of Main Street Award went to the Orion Historical Society Board Chair Sharon Konieczny.<\/p>\n

Ambassador of the Year is Jenn Todd of Breakthrough Partners Inc.<\/p>\n

Linda Crane was presented with Strongest Paddler Award.<\/p>\n

The DDA Legacy Award went to Stan and Rosemary Ford.<\/p>\n

And the Bring Your Tools Award was presented to Tim Marriott, co-owner of Lake Orion Bike and Adventure Company.<\/p>\n

DDA Director Matt Gibb said the event was to celebrate \u201cilluminators who light up Lake Orion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t do anything without the spirit of helping hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orion ONTV captured the spirit of the event.\u00a0 Learn more about Orion ONTV at https:\/\/orionontv.org\/<\/a>\u00a0 Learn more about Downtown Lake Orion at https:\/\/downtownlakeorion.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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