Our 2025 MotorCities' Awards of Excellence Luncheon took place June 4 at the Stellantis Conner Center in Detroit.
To see a photo album from the luncheon, click here.
The winners were announced in the following categories:
Heritage Tourism -
Education/Interpretation -
Revitalization -
In addition, MotorCities presented its highest honor, the Milestone Award, to Ford Motor Company's Corporate Historian Emeritus Robert Kreipke (pictured at left). For over 25 years, Kreipke has served as a project advisor and board member, helping propel MotorCities to become the nationally–recognized experts on preserving and promoting Michigan’s automotive heritage. In addition, he was Chairman of the Board between 2015 and 2019, steering the organization through successful projects like the launching of our highway promotional signs, the creation of the Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park in Detroit, and the celebration of MotorCities' 20th anniversary.
The Stellantis Conner Center is the home of the historic collection of 100 years of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, DeSoto vehicles, and guests enjoyed the rare opportunity to see these vehicles.
2025 Sponsors
Sponsors for the Awards of Excellence Luncheon included the following:
Presenting Sponsors:
Patron Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
Stan Shelton, Photographer
Event Sponsors:
The Internal Revenue Service recognizes MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc. as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Gifts tax deductible in the U.S.A. Our Federal Tax ID # is 38-3489636
Volunteer for MotorCities
Are you passionate about auto culture and history? Are you interested in engaging with folks about our rich automotive heritage and how ‘We Put the World on Wheels?’ MotorCities has a perfect volunteer opportunity for those interested in car culture and local history.
NOTE: Due to the pandemic, we are not seeking new volunteers at this time.
Please contact us at 313.259.3425 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Ambassadors are asked to speak on MotorCities’ behalf at special events throughout the year. Volunteers must be prepared to promote the MotorCities NHA and our mission, as well as engage with the public about the region's rich automotive heritage. Whether helping at an event such as Michigan Auto Heritage Day, or presenting to community groups about storied automotive past, your time and talents would be valued.
Benefits of volunteering for the MotorCities include:
Forms and resources
All volunteers must complete and return a liability waiver form; please click on the link below to print out the form:
Volunteer waiver form
For more information on joining the MotorCities Ambassador team, please read the following resources:
Volunteer position description
Training Presentation
To get started, please fill out the volunteer registration below:
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