COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Mike Beckwith was honored as the Citizen of the Year Thursday night during the 69th annual Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner.
Courtesy City of Coldwater
Beckwith and his wife have lived in Coldwater for nearly 50 years. He has spent countless hours serving on numerous boards and committees during that time.
He urged community members to lend a hand.
Beckwith is a former principal and superintendent in the Branch Intermediate School District. He currently serves on the Coldwater City Council, the Coldwater Planning Commission, the Tibbits Opera House Board, the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Board and the Branch I.S.D. Board of Education.
A sell out crowd was on hand for the annual ceremony which was held at the Dearth Center for the first time since 2020. The 2021 event had to be moved to the Ponds and delayed until August of that year due to COVID-19 protocols. No Chamber awards event was held in 2022.
Others who were honored on Thursday were…
Ambassador of the Year – Patricia Sigerson
Business of the Year – Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
Chamber Legacy – John Castle and Kurt Miller
Chamber New Business Champion – Nirvana Center and Coldwater Solar
Community Program of the Year – Adapt
Educator of the Year – Bryan Shirk
Outstanding Public Service of the Year – Women Who Care of Branch County
Young Professional of the Year – Audrey Tappenden
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