DayStarr Communications Nominated for Innovator of the Year

DayStarr Communications Nominated for Innovator of the Year by Shiawassee Regional Changer of Commerce

The 2026 Annual Awards, hosted by the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated leadership, service, innovation, and community impact.

This signature annual event brought the community together for an elevated evening of recognition and celebration at the historic Lebowsky Center in downtown Owosso, as the theater celebrates its 100th anniversary. Guests enjoyed a red carpet-style arrival, pre-show networking, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an inspiring awards program recognizing outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations from across Shiawassee County.

Awards featured during the evening included major community and business honors such as ATHENA, Citizen of the Year, Entrepreneur, Innovation, Community Champion, Heart of Shiawassee, and more.

Award Nominees:
Business Awards Presented by Huntington Bank:
Innovation: Rare Fusion MFG Co, DayStarr Communications, SLH Metals
Entrepreneur: Jim Woodworth (Success Group Mortgage), Wesley Peterman (Resourceful Recycling), Matt & Megan Friend (The Duct Man)
Community Champion: Tony Nash (AZEE Branding Agency), Lizzie Fredrick (Downtown Owosso), Joe Hammontree (Shiawassee Family YMCA)