New members of the Macomb County Hall of Fame Chris Holsbeke II, left; Raymond Holsbeke, second from left; Chris Holsbeke, third from left; Capt. Luke Clyburn, third from right; Dorie Vázquez-Nolan, second from right; and Michael Schodowski, right, pose for a photo with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido and President and CEO of the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce Kelley Lovati Aug. 15 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township.
By: Kara Szymanski | Shelby-Utica News | Published September 9, 2024
UTICA — The Macomb Foundation celebrated its 2024 Macomb Hall of Fame inductees Aug. 15 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township.
This year’s Hall of Fame inductee list included Capt. Luke Clyburn, of Nobel Odyssey Foundation; The Holsbeke family, of Holsbeke Construction; Michael Schodowski, of shelving.com; David Tirsell, recognized as a “Global Impact Volunteer”; and Dorie Vázquez-Nolan, of Care House.
The honorees were recognized for their exceptional commitment to building the local community. Their corporate, civic and philanthropic leadership over the years exemplifies the highest standards of achievement, according to the Macomb Foundation.
The Macomb Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to improving the economic, family and community life of Macomb County. The induction ceremony included a grand reception, dinner and entertainment.
Christopher Holsbeke II, of Holsbeke Construction, talked about the honor of being an inductee in the Hall of Fame.
“The Holsbekes were blessed to be inducted not only as Holsbeke Construction, but as a family,” he said.
Vázquez-Nolan, CEO of the Macomb County Child Advocacy Center Inc. — Care House of Macomb County, said she was so honored to be selected for induction into the Macomb Hall of Fame.
“I am not originally from Macomb County but have lived here since 1999. With most of my family and friends living elsewhere, it took some time to acclimate to our new home in Macomb Township and to become involved in the community. After working for Care House since 2001, and becoming the executive director in 2007, I definitely feel invested in the community and the children and families we serve,” she said.
She said that receiving this recognition really brought home to her that she is part of this community and feels very proud to call Macomb Township and Macomb County home.