In 2014, the organization now known as the Flint & Genesee Group hosted the inaugural Art of Achievement Awards. The event combined the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Business and Athena Awards programs with the Hospitality Awards program of Explore Flint & Genesee.
In the years that followed, over 160 organizations and individuals have been honored in the awards program, and well over 1,000 have been nominated.
“This celebration has grown into something truly remarkable,” said Tim Herman, CEO at Flint & Genesee Group. “Each year, the Art of Achievement Awards showcase the talent and dedication that drive our region forward. It’s more than recognition. It’s a testament to the powerful impact of community, collaboration, and innovation in Flint & Genesee.”
In 2024, 17 awards were presented during the ceremony, held Nov. 7 at the FIM Capitol Theatre. The recipients include:
The presenting sponsor of this year’s event was Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. Additional sponsors included Al Serra Auto Plaza, which sponsored the red carpet; McLaren Flint, the photography; Huntington Bank, the program; EDF Renewables, the dessert; registration, Northgate; the theatre, Flatrock; and WJRT ABC12, the master of ceremonies. Also, Dort Financial Credit Union, Mott Community College, and Yeo & Yeo served as seat section sponsors.
Individual awards were presented in partnership with Chase Bank; Communities First, Inc; Community Foundation of Greater Flint; ELGA Credit Union; Flint Bishop Airport; Food Bank of Eastern Michigan; Genesee Health Plan; Huntington Bank; LaFontaine Automotive Group; Mass Transportation Authority; MLive Media Group; United Way of Genesee County; University of Michigan-Flint; and Wildfire Credit Union.