2023 Kalkaska Citizen and Business of the Year Winners Announced

March 8, 2023

This year’s Kalkaska Citizen of the Year is Jack Tanner, retired rear admiral for the U.S. Maritime Service, and the Kalkaska Business of the Year is Woodland Creek Furniture, owned by Rob and Regina Evina. Both award winners were selected through a community nomination process facilitated by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

The Citizen of the Year Award was established in 1970 to honor a Kalkaska community member for their exceptional service and commitment to the local community. The Business of the Year Award was established in 2005 to honor a local business for outstanding service.

The winners will be honored at the 53rd Annual Kalkaska Luncheon on Tues., April 25 at Railroad Square Pavilion in downtown Kalkaska.

Tickets are $20 per person and are available here.