Citizen of the Month

December 2020
Julia Dalrymple
For her hard work and dedication to Forgotten Harvest.

February 2020
Neil Burkholder
For his work on elections and throughout the community.

January 2020
Bill Schramm
For his volunteerism and commitment to the Orion Community through his service on the Township Board of Trustees, Orion Senior Advisory Council, and Homes for Autism.

December 2019
Kim Urbanowski
For being a champion to local businesses and her commitment to the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, and for being one of the coolest residents in town!

November 2019
Jim Muys
For his volunteerism and commitment to the Orion Veterans' Memorial and for his appointment as the 2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Chaplain of the Year.

October 2019
Mike Brinkmann
For his years of service on the Safety Path Advisory Committee.

September 2019
Real Men of Orion: Garrett Hoffman, Jerry Narsh, Matt Pfeiffer & Aaron Whatley
For their contribution of time and talents on the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign supporting the fight against cancer on behalf of the residents of Orion Township. www.realmenoforion.com

August 2019
Deputy Christopher Topacio
In recognition of his selfless contribution to the Orion community through is quick and dedicated response to a citizen who had a sudden and critical heart attack. His training and experience was vital in saving the man's life, who later made a full recovery.

July 2019
Suzanne Baber
For her commitment to the community and generous donations to the Miracle Field.

June 2019
Eleanor Olson
For her commitment to our community and her assistance in the acquisition of a new pocket park on Baldwin Road.

May 2019
Frank Baiardi
For his outstanding volunteerism - restoring Paint Creek ecosytem, and working on Miracle Field of North Oakland.

Apr 2019
Linda Moran
For her dedication and hard work for the Polly Ann Trail.

Mar 2019
Sgt. Mark Buffa
For his retirement and years of service.

Feb 2019
Tim Williams For outstanding volunteerism - Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee member, KaBOOM! Project, Camp Agawam Fire Bowl stage, DDA, ONTV F.I.S.H food drive, Daisy Project and LO Palooza, 20 Front Street start - "walking by", always will to help everyone.

Jan 2019
Don Walker
For outstanding volunteerism - Planning Commission member, ZBA member, Board of Review, Election Official, Orion Art Center, Friends of the Library, and more.

Dec 2018
John Cooper
In recognition of his selfless contribution to the Orion community through his support of the Holly Jolly Folly and the Orion Lighted Parade.

Nov 2018
Dan Davis
For purchasing and renovating a building for Orion/Oxford FISH.

Oct 2018
Blessings in a Brown Bag
In recognition of their outstanding service to the youth of Orion Township by providing lunches to students who need help throughout the summer.

Sep 2018
Brian Hearns
Firefighter of the Year 2018

Aug 2018
Jolie Tremonti
In recognition of her service to Haiti for the summer of 2018.

July 2018
Lake Orion Lions Club
In recognition of their 80th anniversary.

June 2018
Alana Hart
For her outstanding service to residents of Orion Township and her service and commitment to the Orion Veterans Memorial.

May 2018
Reserve Sergeant John Chiera
For his huge commitment to the community and volunteerism with the purpose of keeping people safe while interacting with our citizens.

Apr 2018
Scott Taylor
For his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Orion on Deck Project.

Mar 2018
Tim Gdowski
For his outstanding fundraising efforts in support of the Orion on Deck Inclusive ballfield.

Feb 2018
Deputy Mike Miles
For his heroism at the scene of an accident.

Jan 2018
Roger Ferguson
For making a difference in his neighborhood, with fast thinking and a detailed description that resulted in the arrest of a suspect casing vehicles for theft.

Dec 2017
David Moen
For his tremendous courage in saving the life of Kym Dominquez, 6-28-17, when her home was rocked by an explosion and fire. He ran into the home and helped her escape.

Nov 2017
Sandy Weaver, LoveINC
In honor of her work in assisting the less fortunate.

Oct 2017
Kenn & Becky Osborn For their efforts to provide refurbished bicycles to those in need through Holy Spokes.

Sep 2017
Al Kassin For his many years of service with the Lake Orion Lions Club.

Aug 2017
Bob Smith, Fire Chief
In honor of his many years of service to the Orion Township community.

Jul 2017
Lt. Dan Toth. OCSO In honor of his attendance at the FBI Academy.

Jun 2017
LOHS Robotics Team 302 For their successful season.

May 2017
Dr. Joseph Mastromatteo For his work on behalf of veterans.

Apr 2017
Chris Hagan Firefighter of the Year 2017

Mar 2017
Penni Robertson Crossing Guard, Carpenter Elementary School, who was recognized by Safe Kids Worldwide Organization as America's Favorite Crossing Guard.

Feb 2017
Kim Dunn For her assistance to the homeless in our community.

Jan 2017
Good fellows, Orion Twp.
Fire Station 3 For their efforts to help needy families.

Dec 2016
JoAnn Van Tassel For her many contributions to the community

Nov 2016
Harley Joe Burcham For his work with the Orion Veterans Memorial.

Oct 2016
Evan Krefski & Justin Sylvian In recognition for their World Freestyle Jet Ski Championship for the 1st and 2nd Place, respectively.

Sep 2016
Kristi Schons For her outstanding work on the Let Them Playscape at Friendship Park.

Aug 2016
Siobhan Heuninck For her work with the Meals on Wheels program.

Jul 2016
Carl Cyrowski For his work with the Lake Orion Fireworks Association.

Jun 2016
Madelinne Braley For her service to the community in preserving our natural resources.

May 2016
Julie Brenner For her work within the community

Apr 2016
Alaina Campbell For her contributions to the community.

Mar 2016
Brian Reynolds Firefighter of the Year 2016.

Feb 2016
Dep. Jay Morgan OCSO For his many years of service and dedication to the community.

Jan 2016
Ben Gerdeman For his countless contributions to the students at Lake Orion High School as the leader of afterschool programming.

Dec 2015
Matt Pfeiffer For his charitable contributions.

Nov 2015
Kristi Hehl For her work with Making Character Count (MC2) program, and with the Blessing in a Backpack program.

Oct 2015
Dan Dewey For his program "Dan's Coffee Run", supporting cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Sep 2015
Rob Cavanagh For his work with the Dragons on the Lake Festival.

Aug 2015
Brian Thomas & Brandon Mercado The Road Warriors, recognized for their work in creating awareness and raising money for those suffering from cancer.

Jul 2015
George Hanley For his advocacy concerning invasive species control.

Jun 2015
Dawn Priebe As an extraordinary volunteer who is responsible for organizing many community charitable events.

May 2015
Bob Watros
For his dedicated service to the community and the Orion Veterans Memorial.