Member Recognition
Named after Rotary's founder, the Paul Harris Fellows recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation.
Since 1957, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce has honored Mt. Pleasant's exceptional citizens. Every year in March, this community-focused event honors outstanding volunteers with Eagle Awards. The highest honor, the Citizen of the Year, is the highlight of the evening as it is a surprise to the recipient and all in attendance.
Rotarian Recipients of Citizen of the Year
2022 Don Hire
2021 Eileen Jennings
2017 Dave Keilitz
2012 Bob Wheeler
2010 Kenneth Schaeffer
In addition to the Citizen of the Year, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding volunteers in the central Michigan area with the Eagle Award. This award is given to individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and treasure to non-profits in the Mt. Pleasant Area, including the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant. Past recipients of the Eagle Award for their work with the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant are:
Eagle Award Recipients
2025 Jennifer Verleger
2024 Peggy Pickler
2023 Paula Arndt
2022 Tom Miles
2021 Alysha Pasquali (Anders)
2020 Sivaram Narayan
2019 Amanda Schafer
2018 Bethany Ervin
2017 Paul Siers
2016 Jena Eisenberger
2015 Don Hire
2014 Rich Fleming
2013 Eileen Jennings
2012 Krystal Campbell
2011 Sandy Lucksted
2010 Ken Schaeffer
2009 Bob Wheeler
2008 Kathy Beebe
2007 Jay Anders
Each year, clubs are offered the opportunity to choose a "Rotary Hero." Rotary Heroes are Rotarians chosen by their fellow club members to be recognized for their above-and-beyond willingness to give of their time and talents. These individuals make their communities and their clubs better. The dictionary defines a hero as a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model. In the Rotary world, these heroes exhibit "Service Above Self."
The selected Hero is highlighted at the Rotary District 6310 Conference each spring. Past recipients include:
2025 Kelly Hudson
2024 Quana Hoffman
2023 Bethany Ervin
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