02/07/2024

Helen Foss Outstanding Volunteer Award 

Christopher Germain, AICP

Chief Executive Officer, Lake Superior Community Partnership

This prestigious award was established in 2004 to recognize individuals whose contributions to MAP go above and beyond the call of duty.  Honorees are selected by MAP staff to acknowledge that the work of MAP is conducted through the contributions of our elite members. 

As an early leader of MAPs Emerging Planning Professional Committee, Christopher Germain served as vice-chair and chair, piloted its mentoring program and member survey, and recruited speakers for EPP professional development talks.  And as one of the first AICP planners on the MEDC RRC staff, Christopher was a strong advocate for MAP and for the principles of best planning practices to both your colleagues and municipalities across the state.   His contagious optimism is an asset to the planning profession, and to communities throughout Michigan large and small.  The State of Michigan and the MAP organization are better because Christopher is involved.  

Watch the award program video here.