The Flint & Genesee Group presented Art of Achievement Awards to 17 exemplary businesses, community leaders, and hospitality professionals for their significant contributions to the region’s success in 2023 on Thursday, November 9.

A record-breaking crowd of over 530 people filled the historic FIM Capitol Theatre where Master of Ceremonies Matt Franklin and Flint & Genesee Group CEO Tim Herman presented the awards to this year’s honorees. Now in its ninth year, the event is a community-wide celebration of the accomplishments that are helping to move Flint & Genesee forward.


Scenes from the Red Carpet


Attendees gather on the red carpet for Art of Achievement Awards

Attendees gather on the red carpet for Art of Achievement Awards

Attendees gather on the red carpet for Art of Achievement Awards


Scenes from the Presentation Ceremony


Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre

Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre

Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre

Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre

Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre

Award winners accept their award on the stage at the Flint Capitol Theatre


Scenes from the Post-event


Art of Achievement award Attendees give farewell hugs to fellow attendees inside the lobby of the Capitol Theatre

Art of Achievement award Attendees give farewell hugs to fellow attendees inside the lobby of the Capitol Theatre

Art of Achievement award Attendees give farewell hugs to fellow attendees inside the lobby of the Capitol Theatre